#123 - Jon Mayo | Maximizing Your Life's Purpose with "Sisu"

About this episode

Jon Mayo discusses fatherhood, personal growth, and professional leadership, emphasizing resilience and connection in parenting and marriage.

In this episode of the President Fathers podcast, host George Hayworth welcomes Jon Mayo, a father of four and Army veteran, to discuss the intersection of fatherhood, personal growth, and professional leadership. Jon shares insights on his work with WayMaker, a community focused on helping individuals and organizations reach their full potential. We explore themes of radical intentionality, the importance of curiosity, and the challenges of navigating identity crises. Jon emphasizes the significance of teaching resilience to children, the balance of challenge and support in parenting, and the role of shame in accountability. He also highlights the importance of creating connection in marriage and offers practical advice for new fathers. Follow Jon: Website: https://jonmayo.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-e-mayo/

People in this episode

Host: George Hayworth

Guest: Jon Mayo

Topics covered

• fatherhood
• personal growth
• professional leadership
• resilience
• parenting
• identity crises
• marriage

Keywords

• fatherhood
• personal growth
• leadership
• resilience
• parenting advice
• identity crisis
• curiosity
• shame
• support
• challenge

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WayMaker

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