Best Ronald L Fong Podcasts (2024)

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S2E42: How will your legacy be defined by success? 19:25

6h ago19:25

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We strive for success, but do we plan on how to wield the power that comes with it? If we do not prepare ourselves for success, its arrival will overwhelm us and leave our legacies tattered. Listen to design a path from success to your intended legacy.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E41: Elevation and edification 17:03

5d ago17:03

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Building your legacy is important. Just as important is why you want to share your legacy. Your legacy becomes long-lasting when its purpose is to elevate and to edify others. Listen to ensure that your message spans the generations.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E40: The creativity of jazz 51:29

13d ago51:29

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I interview musicians Jonathan Fong and Isaiah Sidouang to discuss their perspectives on the creative process of jazz. Moreover, I ask these two entrepreneurs how playing jazz has influenced their business pursuits.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E39: Fatherhood and legacy 19:37

22d ago19:37

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Your children are your children, not your legacy. Design your parenting to inspire them to tell their own stories while providing support for each stage of their development.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E38: Commencement for Class of 2024 22:50

29d ago22:50

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Congratulations to the Class of 2024 and your parents. Now is the time to write your story and design your legacy. This applies to the graduates and their parents. Listen for encouragement as both of your begin new chapters of your stories.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E37: The creativity crisis of childhood. 22:56

1M ago22:56

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The playground or sandlot is the laboratory, workshop, and studio for children in developing their innovation, leadership, and decision-making skills. When they lose access and adults structure their playtime, this interference impacts their maturation as adults. This deters them from writing their own stories and confides them to penning the seque…

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S2E36: Setting up the meeting with your past and future selves. 24:21

1M ago24:21

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We associate boredom and waste with meetings. The key to better meetings is better design through storytelling. One of the most important meetings for legacy building is with your past and future selves. Listen to arrange this meeting to align vision with execution and to ensure you are on the path to building the legacy you want.…

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S2E35: The important difference between designing and planning 22:04

2M ago22:04

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There is a distinct and powerful difference between designing and planning. This applies to meetings, weddings, your future, and your legacy. Listen to find out how to shift your perspective from planning to designing. This shift will enrich your outlook and yield fruit of your choosing.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E34: Leadership lessons from Toy Story 23:49

2M ago23:49

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Leadership lesson are not limited to the workplace or classroom. Daily life provides us with ample opportunities to grow our leadership skills. The original Toy Story had many moments of leadership lessons. I discuss how you can discuss these with your children to help them with their leadership growth.…

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S2E33: Celebration as a reflection of legacy 24:36

2M ago24:36

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Bar mitzvah. Quincenera. Graduations. Weddings. How we celebrate the milestones of life is a reflection of our legacies. When we celebrate with others, we strengthen the bonds of community. Post-pandemic life calls us to renew our sense of communal purpose by reaching out and sharing our voices with encouragement and compassion.…

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S2E32: The legacy of Steve Jobs 24:12

2M ago24:12

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Steve Jobs was an innovator, an entrepreneur, and a visionary. He ran Apple, NeXT and Pixar. His legacy is defined by his storytelling abilities and how he placed technology in the hands of people in order that they can tell their stories.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E31: Courage, the building block for virtures 21:39

3M ago21:39

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Courage is not a singular act, but a process of overcoming fear. It is the sacrifice of personal comfort to address the needs of others. It is road not often traveled, but the one guided by your True North. Is courage building a foundation of your legacy?By Ronald L. Fong

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E2E30: Interview with Dr. Julie Allen 32:28

3M ago32:28

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In this episode, I interview Dr. Julie Allen to hear her transition from employee to entrepreneur. She has built a direct primary care service that specializes in house calls. This endeavor is rooted in her desire to express her voice as a musician and an actress. Her website is Personalizedurgentcare.com.…

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S2E29: Entrepreneurship blossoms in all seasons of life 22:08

3M ago22:08

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Morris Change founded Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) at the age of 55. TSMC's market cap value is $620 billion. It is never too late to heed your entrepreneurial voice. In fact, later may be better because of the accumulation of experience and growth of wisdom.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E28: The difference between a journey and a quest 21:13

3M ago21:13

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Life may be a journey, but your legacy needs to be a quest. Design is the process of delivering a clear, concise, and consistent message through artistry. The hero's narrative is that of a quest, not a journey. The purpose of telling your story in your voice is to ensure your message will impact generations.…

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S2E27 The importance of distributing your legacy 22:51

4M ago22:51

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Your legacy is like your name; it's yours, but it's meant for others to use. Your legacy begins with design, progresses with building, and is completed when you share it. Your legacy needs a proper distribution channel to maximize its impact. Listen and learn how to build your channel.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E26 Imposter syndrome 21:33

4M ago21:33

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Imposter syndrome impacts our lives at home and at work. Suddenly, our joy sinks into doubts and fear of being exposed. We can address imposter syndrome by designing for it. The good design principles of innovation and honesty will restore your focus on growth and legacy building.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E25: A story needs an ending. 23:47

4M ago23:47

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A story consists of a beginning, a middle, and an ending. A lack of ending indicates lack of design and forethought. Say what you have to say and trust that less is more. Bring your story to end in order that the listener can take it with them as source of inspiration and encouragement.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E24 What will you sacrifice for success? 21:10

4M ago21:10

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How do you define success? What will you do and what won't you do to obtain it? I comment on the Wall Street Journal essay "You Don't Have to Be a Jerk to Succeed" in terms of how pursuit of success defines your legacy.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E23 The soundtrack of your legacy 25:27

4M ago25:27

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Think of your legacy as a film. It needs music for accompaniment. The soundtrack should compliment, not compete with, the visual message. Have you designed your thoughts, words, and deeds to deliver a clear, concise, and consistent message? Listen to this episode to enhance your legacy with creativity and nuance.…

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S2E22 Interview with composer Jonathan Fong 31:22

5M ago31:22

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I interview my son Jonathan for his perspectives as a composer in scoring a film, how artists stay true to their visions when collaborating, and how today's economic forces shape and drive content.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E21: Isaiah Sidouang Interview 36:46

5M ago36:46

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In this episode, I interview coffee roaster co-founder and entrepreneur Isaiah Sidouang. Isaiah shares his insights regarding growth through challenging self and the importance of persistence in the pursuit of building a legacy.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E20 Building Your Legacy on Love 26:50

5M ago26:50

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1 Corinthians 13:13: And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. Is love at the foundation of your legacy building? Do you seek to love those you encounter at home or at work? You cannot build a meaningful legacy without love.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E19 Mechanics of creativity 17:27

5M ago17:27

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Influential industrial designer Dieter Rams designated innovation as the first principle of good design. Creativity demands attention to detail and dedication. You cannot design your legacy if you are not willing to put in the sweat equity to harness your creative flow. Listen to increase your creative output.…

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S2E18: How loss is part of your story and legacy 19:22

6M ago19:22

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Loss is a part of life. We cannot escape it. All the more reason to prepare for it by building strong relationships and continuing to tell your story. In this episode, I discuss the importance of mourning for a loss and how to serve others by sharing your loss.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E17 Transition to retirement 25:56

6M ago25:56

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Retirement is now a transition instead of a termination. Throughout the decades, we transition and grow. We will arrive at a point when we will move on from a way of life. A smooth transition to "retirement" requires design and purpose.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E16: The impact of Olga Korbut’s legacy 23:07

6M ago23:07

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Olga Korbut was the sensation of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. Through her innovation on the uneven bars, she elevated women's gymnastics to new heights in popularity and inspired millions to become gymnasts. Without her groundbreaking work, there are no X-Games and other forms of artistic athletic expression that we see today.…

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S2E15 Legacy and leadership lessons from small business owners 24:49

6M ago24:49

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Small business owners provides us with daily and personal lessons on legacy building and leadership. These individuals have a purpose to provider better solutions and services and commit to this purpose by meeting all the responsibilities of running a business and by treating customers as friends and family.…

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S2E14: Interview with Catherine Wergin Schweikert 38:31

7M ago38:31

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In this episode, I interview author Catherine Wergin Schweikert and discuss the her book The Compassion Remedy and how to leverage the psychophysiological benefits of compassion to beat burnout, renew relationships, and enjoy greater well-being.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E13: Leadership lessons from the production of A Charlie Brown Christmas 24:19

7M ago24:19

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A Charlie Brown Christmas is a beloved holiday tradition. Yet, this long-running special nearly did not make it past its first showing. Listen to this episode and learn how creator Charles Schulz, producer Lee Mendelson, and director Bill Melendez stood by their convictions to bring this treasure this life. Their actions against disbelieving and ar…

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S2E12: Reflection on Gene’s Legacy 26:46

7M ago26:46

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In this episode, I reflect on my friend Gene and his legacy. He was a small business owner, employer, husband, father, and a community builder. He did much of this from his comic book store. A former employer remembered Gene because "So many of us took shelter under his canopy."By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E11 Legacy building through planting seeds 31:48

7M ago31:48

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The value of teaching children is outcome-based, but resides in the effort. Whether a seed sprouts or not should never deter us from planting seeds. In this episode, I discuss how the seeds I planted as a Little League coach bloomed many years later.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E10: Life is more than a marathon; it’s a decathlon 15:33

8M ago15:33

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Your life and legacy are multi-dimensional and multi-faceted. Designing your intended legacy requires awareness of your pursuits and harmony among your responsibilities and functions. Listen to see that your life is more than a journey of 26.2 miles.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E9 Wrath, envy, pride 24:54

8M ago24:54

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Three of the seven deadly sins in particular will derail your legacy building. Wrath, envy, and pride will damage relationships, leaving behind legacies of destruction and wasted opportunities. Listen to learn how to reduce the impact of these sins on your legacy.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E8 Anthology 20:45

8M ago20:45

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As you author the story of your life and legacy, pause to take inventory of the rich stories have gifted you. Organize them into anthologies that you can draw upon to advance your story. Share your library of anthologies with others to keep the memories and legacies of others alive.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E7 Grow your comfort zone 18:33

8M ago18:33

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"Get out of your comfort zone." What is next? Without design, this advice is not helpful. "Comfort" is the coming together to strengthen. It is not the avoidance of challenges or absences of hardships. Understand and appreciate your strengths and expand them. Grow your comfort zone and watch your legacy develop.…

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S2E6 Pati Rader interview: A Widow’s Journey 36:42

9M ago36:42

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Pati Rader shares her legacy building experiences after the unexpected death of her husband Ken. Her blog A Widow's Journey tells her story and encourages others to tell theirs. There are times when legacy building requires rebuilding of a life.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E25 Knowledge, Understanding, and Wisdom 24:04

9M ago24:04

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As you build your legacy, have you elevated your knowledge into understanding? And, has your understanding matured into wisdom? Wisdom, like a legacy, is not limited to the winter of life. We can harvest its benefits throughout our years if we actively seek it. Wisdom is discerning and separates peace from regret.…

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S2E4 Mentorship 21:34

9M ago21:34

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A mentor is different from a leader, teacher, advisor, or counselor. The mentor/mentee relationship is covenantal and familial in nature. Listen to embed mentorship into your legacy design and make an impact for generations.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E3: Interview with Sabrina Berhane 38:00

9M ago38:00

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Entrepreneur Sabrina Berhane shares her story of building a welcoming space for her community in the form of a coffee shop. Hear her insights about facing challenges and making commitments to your dreams and to the dreams of others.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E2 Your legacy as a situation comedy 24:09

10M ago24:09

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Imagine pitching your story and legacy as a situation comedy. Listen to use this exercise to improve storytelling and to bring design into your purpose.By Ronald L. Fong

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S2E1 Seasons within seasons 24:33

10M ago24:33

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As we enter different seasons of life, have we designed a second spring for our winter years? This episodes discusses how to plant seeds for personal growth throughout the seasons of life to yield a bountiful legacy.By Ronald L. Fong

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S1E37 The legacy of marriage 14:00

10M ago14:00

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Is your decision to marry or not based on design or default? Have you established your vision, mission, and purpose before making this decision? In this episode, I discuss how design brings clarity to this decision.By Ronald L. Fong

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S1E36 Interview with Dr. Ron Chambers/human trafficking 43:30

10M ago43:30

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I interview Dr. Ron Chambers, a leading authority on human trafficking and how we can train future physicians to recognize and to combat this evil.By Ronald L. Fong

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S1E35 The importance of spacing in your legacy 19:48

11M ago19:48

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Have you designed breathing space into your legacy? Have you taken the steps to ensure that your voice invites and does not dominate others? Without space, nothing grows. Listen to this episode to breath space into your legacy and watch it flourish.By Ronald L. Fong

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S1E34 Hesed: Is lovingkindness a foundation of your legacy? 28:08

11M ago28:08

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Hesed encompasses much more than lovingkindness. It is a start to touching others with compassion, grace, and mercy. Bring people together and ensure relationships endure by practicing hesed in your thoughts, words, and deeds.By Ronald L. Fong

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S1E33 Life pivots/Dr. Leslie Tamura interview 35:14

11M ago35:14

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Sometimes, we choose to take a different path in life. Other times, circumstances dictate we turn away from our intended destination. However, we continue to journey. In this episode, I interview journalist turned physician Dr. Leslie Tamura. From her story, we see the importance in focusing on your vision while pursuing different missions to achie…

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S1E32 When adult children leave home, legacies are built 29:32

11M ago29:32

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Are you preparing an adult child to leave home? For college? Joining the military? Getting married? How have you prepared for this pivotal moment for the both of you? Listen to this episode with your children as I discuss how your respective legacies are at a crossroads. Invest the time now to ensure that your legacies strengthen each other's and t…

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S1E31 Leadership definition 19:54

11M ago19:54

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How do you define leadership? What is the story that you want tell with your leadership? I discuss the essence of leadership and its power to tell your legacy story through relationship validation.By Ronald L. Fong

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S1E30 Volunteering 22:34

12M ago22:34

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How you spend your free time away from work and home sends a strong message about your vision, mission, and purpose. This episode discuss how volunteering is a powerful avenue for leadership development, mentorship, and legacy building.By Ronald L. Fong

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