Hey! Dinner is ready!! When was the last time you sat and had family dinner and actually focused on each other? In this episode of "What's the Lesson", we’re joined by John Robertson, a father, husband, founder of Fort Log Services, author of "Run Towards the Roar", and a cultural alignment specialist. We talk about turning difficult moments into learning experiences, developing leadership from the inside out, and the negative impact of social media and cancel culture. We also dive into the importance of personal responsibility, aligning values with actions, and investing in children's potential as key aspects of great parenting. Tune in for everything from practical advice for parents, to emphasizing the importance of creating a safe space for children to call for help and focusing on people rather than meals during family dinners!

02:55 - Who is John Robertson and what is Fortlog Services?

06:00 - What is the impact of social media on young girls?

08:02 - The importance of focusing on what we are for, rather than what we are against.

09:29 - What’s the difference between Discipline vs. punishment in parenting?

11:34 - What’s the culture of the people around you and why is it important?

13:17 - Do your actions match what you say your values are?

15:11 - Personal Responsibility and Truth: the normalization of justifying lies as "my truth".

17:18 - How do you define success?

18:56 - How do you align your actions with your values?

21:30 - Are you encouraging your kids to do things that take courage?

24:50 - Why you need a good circle of people around you.

26:15 - You don’t know how someone will react until they’re in a pressure situation.

28:00 - Why you should teach kids to live up to their potential, not their expectations.

31:50 - Why it’s important to define relationships and ask questions to understand each other's definitions.

37:10 - What’s the difference between reacting and responding?

38:50 - Why it’s important to be open about your mistakes.

45:00 - What's the difference between leadership and influence?

47:10 - How can we discipline from a place of love, rather than punishment and criticism?