The Outstanding Ohioans Show, Episode 48-Interview with Larry Slocum,
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For episode 48 of the Outstanding Ohioans show, I had the pleasure of interviewing Larry Slocum, Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor, whose personal mission is to provide guidance for parents & teachers on how to stay calm in the middle of chaos.
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Here are the highlights of our conversation:
- growing up in Fremont, Michigan as one of 7 children
- how he found role models in Boy Scouts and Young Life
- how he developed a passion for helping youngsters by helping raise his younger brother Jeff
- meeting his wife at Western Michigan University, in a very unique setting
- getting into teaching and not being able to find a stable position
- his career pivot into the insurance business, and the keys to success that Larry learned
- after 25 years, he sold the insurance business and had another career pivot to Conscious Discipline, based on his three desires to teach, music, and work with children
- new research on the heart, such as from heartmath.com and the importance of breathing
- when you have chaos, use pictures
- the problems with spanking
- his role with the Oxford Farmer's Market
- giving children choices with your directives
- Larry's daily routine is focused on: healthy diet; exercise; prayer & meditation
- "decisions are power"
- On his tombstone, Larry wants it to say "He was calm", because his calmness manifests itself onto others
- Larry can be reached at 513.505.5238, or you can subscribe to his weekly newsletter by emailing him at larry@myschoolfamily.com
Thank you for listening, have a great day!
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