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Character Class Podcast

9 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

The Character Class Podcast shares stories, solutions, and strategies for strengthening character. The podcast is designed for educators and leaders to discuss ways to develop quality character traits and teach them to others. It is hosted by author, speaker, and character educator, Andrew Francis.

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Episodes

Character is On the Ballot

November 02, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MB

There are consequences for a society that fails to uphold character. Cruelty, division, and disrespect increases as character decreases. The fabric of society begins to unravel when character is discarded. Families are impacted by a lack of character, and our children even more so. Character is on the ballot, one of the most important things we can do this week to develop our collective character as a nation is to vote. Vote for character. "Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and h...

The Honorable Character of a Nation

October 31, 2019 14:00 - 14 minutes - 11.6 MB

“And I reminded him that he is not defined by other people, he's defined by the character of his heart, the honesty of his dialogue, and the man that…the man that we will miss.” -Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) Former President Barack Obama honored the congressman and civil rights leader for his honor and commitment to service. Secretary Clinton added that “…his integrity and character, his can-do spirit made him a guiding light in the Congress.” Within the brief foreword, Rep. Cummings autho...

Feeling Out Your Character Part 3 - The Lost Episode

October 30, 2019 03:58 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MB

The Character Class Podcast “The best index to a person's character is how he treats people who can't do him any good, and how he treats people who can't fight back.”  ― Abigail Van Buren Seven Qualities of People with High Emotional Intelligence 1. They’re change agents. 2. They’re self-aware. 3. They’re empathetic. 4. They’re not perfectionists. 5. They’re balanced.  6. They’re curious. 7. They’re gracious. My character challenge to you for this week: take the time to be grac...

The Declared Character of a Nation

July 05, 2019 04:19 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MB

The character of a nation is defined by the collective achievements of its people - ordinary people of extraordinary faith and vision who give beyond themselves for the greater good. America's lifeblood is found in the story of its people... We, the People. Thomas Jefferson wrote that the purpose of the Declaration of Independence was “intended to be an expression of the American mind.” The character of a nation calls for those who comprise the nation to own their responsibility in forgi...

Feeling Out Your Character Part 2

February 17, 2019 04:31 - 10 minutes - 8.5 MB

The Character Class Podcast People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of their character. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Breaking Through Emotional Barriers: The Four F’s To Emotional Freedom. Faith - Focus - Fortitude - Follow-through Seven ways we can focus on what really matters. (Lifehack.org) Set important tasks to be completed daily  Seek to provide value in all that you do  Plan for the long term Have vision Create a dedicated vision bo...

Feeling Out Your Character Part 1

February 01, 2019 06:20 - 12 minutes - 10.2 MB

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.  – Hellen Keller Suffering is one of those subjects we do not talk about a lot. We have an emotional intelligence deficit. 1. Self-Awareness, 2. Self-Regulation, 3. Motivation, 4. Empathy, 5. Social Skills. You can send a note or You can tag us on Facebook and Instagram @characterclass, on Twitter @character_class, or simp...

Why Character Matters

January 21, 2019 23:40 - 13 minutes - 11.2 MB

We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character--that is the goal of true education.  – MLK Jr. When writing in the Maroon Tiger, the campus newspaper of Morehouse College, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reasons that education has both a utilitarian and a moral function (King, M.L., (1947), The purpose of education, Morehouse College). 1. Achieve peace of Mind 2. Strengthen Trust 3. Build a solid reputation 4. Reduce anxiety 5. Increase leadership effectiven...

Character Contents

January 15, 2019 12:26 - 11 minutes - 9.04 MB

How do we define character? What makes up the content of our character? Throughout our time together we will take a deeper look at these attributes and others. This episodes reviews a few lists of character content. What are the attributes, qualities, and traits that you believe make up good character? Follow us Facebook and Instagram @characterclass, on Twitter @character_class, or simply email us at [email protected]. Contact Kymone Hinds at [email protected] or visit hi...

The Character Class Podcast Preview

January 10, 2019 12:00 - 3 minutes - 4.81 MB

In this podcast, we will explore the strategies that will help us shape character. Listen as our guests share what they’ve learned about character through their own life lessons, and give insights on what their experiences taught them. We will discuss practical ways to develop quality character traits and we will talk about how we can even share our life lessons with those who want to matriculate with us on this adventure. I believe that everybody has a story and an experience that has tau...