Joel Peterson: Radical Intentionality

About this episode

Joel Peterson shares insights on balancing career and parenting while embodying humility and wisdom.

There's something special about super-accomplished business leader, Joel Peterson. He teaches some of the most popular courses at Stanford; he led JetBlue Airways when they topped the industry's customer satisfaction rankings; and he was at the helm when Tramel Crow was the largest real estate development company in the U.S. His newest book, Juggling Glass and Rubber Balls, chronicles how this father of 7 successful children (31 grandchildren!) navigates parenting and career and the inevitable curves in the road. Exuding authentic humility in spite of all of his achievements, Joel embodies the ethos of Up2. Tune in for Joel's wisdom career, intellectual and spiritual maturity, goal-setting, and parenting.

People in this episode

Guest: Joel Peterson

Topics covered

• business
• parenting
• career
• goal-setting

Keywords

• Radical Intentionality
• Juggling Glass and Rubber Balls
• Stanford
• JetBlue Airways
• Tramel Crow

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Juggling Glass and Rubber Balls

Books & works: Juggling Glass and Rubber Balls

Places: U.S.

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