EPISODE · Jul 21, 2026 · 23 MIN
Who Needs to Be Doing This?
from Patio Ponderings · host Dr. Jim Smith
Send us Fan MailWe all say we want young people to become leaders.But are we willing to let them lead?In this solo episode, I use what I call the 0.6x lens to look at three seemingly unrelated experiences: livestock showing, an Eagle Scout project, and preparing a crew for Philmont Scout Ranch.The more I stepped back, the more I realized they were all asking the same question:Who needs to be doing this?Along the way, I share stories from agriculture, Scouting, and my own leadership experiences—including a few moments when I had to admit I didn't always get it right.Whether you're a parent, mentor, teacher, employer, coach, or volunteer, I hope this conversation challenges you to think differently about what it really means to help someone grow.
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Send us Fan Mail We all say we want young people to become leaders. But are we willing to let them lead? In this solo episode, I use what I call the 0.6x lens to look at three seemingly unrelated experiences: livestock showing, an Eagle Scout project, and preparing a crew for Philmont Scout Ranch. The more I stepped back, the more I realized they were all asking the same question: Who needs to be doing this? Along the way, I share stories from agriculture, Scouting, and my own leadership expe...
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