Tango Talks : LIVE - the human experience

Motivation tends to take a permanent lunch break in May, with shiny goals fading by March. Coasting and vacation tease us, affecting productivity.TakeawaysMotivation wanes as vacation season approachesShiny goals fade by MarchChapters00:00 Motivation and Shiny GoalsD8DIkfYc1gfeFuFlweB5

I’m not coming to your podcast with theory—I’m coming with a story that has been lived.I’m Dr. Stuart D. Jones, award-winning author of For the Love of Stephen: The Story of a Boy Who Was Never Broken. My book is a memoir about my brother who lived with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a foreword by Dr. Temple Grandin and now included in the Library of Congress. His life—and his loss—reshaped how I understand dignity, belonging, faith, and what it truly means to be human.Professionally, I spent my early career as a minister, then spent 30 years in executive leadership in higher education, and now teach speech communication part-time at the university level. I’ve had the opportunity to speak with audiences across the country and appear on many podcasts, where I’m known for thoughtful, engaging, and often unexpectedly humorous conversations. My reviews will attest to my high-energy style.On your podcast, I will help listeners rethink disability, challenge assumptions, deepen empathy, and see others—and themselves—through a more human and inclusive lens. If your audience is open to a conversation that is heartfelt, honest, faith-based, and perspective-changing, I would be honored to join you.