Parents often default to “because I said so.” But the greatest impact comes from inspiring those you love to act willingly. Hank shares how to cultivate moral authority and create real, lasting influence with people you care about.
You can control actions, but you can’t control hearts. When people follow you because they want to, not because they have to, that’s when real leadership begins. Hank talks about the difference between moral and formal authority, and discusses how you can begin to build a more "high-trust" team starting today.
Old Faithful isn’t the tallest geyser in Yellowstone, but it's one of the most famous geysers in the world because it's reliable. You don't have to be perfect, or the biggest, or even the best to make an impact. But by being predictable and consistent, you become a leader your team can count on. Hank explores how you can use predictability to create a new level of trust and confidence within your team.
You’ve probably met leaders who are all about the rules but show little concern for the people they lead. And you’ve probably met those who care deeply about people but avoid confrontation. But the best leaders? They care and they hold people accountable. Hank discusses how wise leadership is both filled with high amounts of love and caring, and high standards.
Great leaders (and parents) know this secret: If you want people to do better, catch them when they’re doing it right. Reinforce the good, and they’ll repeat it. Focus only on the bad, and they’ll just tune you out. Hank discusses ways to help your team grow as you recognize their strengths, not just their shortcomings.
In this episode, Coach Bonnie Butler shares her powerful journey as a mother of 10—including six adopted children—and the challenges and healing that come with foster and adoptive parenting. She opens up about emotional regulation, rebuilding relationships, and letting go of guilt and control. Bonnie also introduces her free virtual summit designed to support foster and adoptive parents with tools like EFT, handling meltdowns, advocacy in schools, and more. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking greater compassion and connection in parenting.
In His final moments before Gethsemane, Christ prayed for something powerful—unity. But what does it actually mean to be "one" with God and each other? John explores the Savior's intercessory prayer, how it connects to the Atonement, and why unity is one of the most divine attributes we can develop. If you've ever felt disconnected from God or others, this discussion will give you fresh insight into Christ’s ultimate desire for His followers.
Some moments stick with you for a lifetime. Elder Robert C. Oaks tells the story of a father who chose patience when he could have chosen anger—and decades later, his son still remembered. Hank Smith dives into this powerful lesson and how we can all try to respond with just a little more patience.
Justin Dyer received BA in Marriage and Family from Brigham Young University and a Master's and Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also has expertise in statistics. Justin is a professor of religion at BYU, teaching religion and family classes, and focuses his research on religion and mental health. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed studies in scholarly journals.
If you had to choose one word that could change your spiritual life, what would it be? President Spencer W. Kimball once shared what he believed was the most important word in the gospel. John explores why that word appears so often in scripture, how it connects to the sacrament, and how it can keep us from falling into spiritual pride cycles. Once you know this, you’ll never see scripture study the same way again!