The Full Ascend

In this engaging conversation, Craig Morris shares insights on parenting, leadership, faith, and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of love, effort, and resilience. Whether you're a parent, coach, or simply seeking to strengthen your relationships, this episode is a home run from beginning to end.Key Topics:The significance of early parenthood and the joys of raising multiple childrenHow effort and perseverance influence success in sports, business, and lifeParallels between coaching sports and gospel principles, especially putting others firstPractical ways to encourage kids' growth while maintaining realistic expectationsThe importance of patience, forgiveness, and leading with love in parentingThe role of adversity in building character and fostering joyScriptural insights on God's love and eternal perspectiveBalancing strictness and communication in effective parentingTimestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the episode and guest Craig Morris00:14 - Craig shares about his family and parenting journey02:51 - Challenges of raising children and guiding them toward their goals04:24 - Successes and struggles in parenting and coaching sports08:46 - The importance of handling adversity and teaching life skills through sports13:02 - Balancing striving for more with acceptance of team participation15:06 - Connecting effort and success, lessons from coaching and gospel principles21:25 - The gospel's emphasis on putting others first and finding joy in life's challenges24:14 - Personal reflections on forgiving oneself and growth as a parent32:59 - Parenting expectations, pride, and setting examples36:00 - The role of joy amid life's trials and God's love38:02 - Summarizing lessons: leading with love, patience, and effortConnect with Us:Craig Morris - LinkedInMark Leonard - LinkedInAndrew Leonard - LinkedInNote: This episode emphasizes that success is rooted in love, patience, effort, and faith—principles applicable in all areas of life.