Failing Fast, Learning to Listen, & Going Outside the Box

About this episode

Students interview industry leaders to explore decision making through listening and innovative thinking.

How do you make quick decisions while still taking the time to really listen? Franklin Learning Center High School and North10 Philadelphia students interview Joe Hand Jr., President of Joe Hand Promotions, and Jeff Kenton, Vice President & General Manager of Solenis, and explore how testing ideas, paying attention to people, and thinking beyond the obvious shape real-world decision making.

People in this episode

Guests: Joe Hand Jr., Jeff Kenton

Topics covered

• decision making
• listening skills
• entrepreneurship
• education
• innovation

Keywords

• decision making
• listening
• entrepreneurship
• innovation
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Franklin Learning Center High School, North10 Philadelphia, Joe Hand Promotions, Solenis

More episodes of Real World Leaders

• People Pleasers, Pinball Machines, & Creativity · May 31, 2026 · 44 min
• Rock Music, Responsibility, & Rebounds · May 25, 2026 · 45 min
• Being Yourself, Showing Up Early, & Finding Your Voice · May 18, 2026 · 45 min
• Point Guard, Family First, & Figuring It Out · May 4, 2026 · 44 min
• Road Trips, Compassion, & Finding Direction · April 27, 2026 · 44 min
• Being the Sweeper, Knowing Your Worth, and Bowling · April 19, 2026 · 44 min