Episode
Second Chances with Bruce Deel
25:17
Published: Mon Aug 24 2020
Description
It’s often easier to learn lessons when we look at extreme cases. I turned to the military to understand trust. To learn about compassion, I turned to Bruce Deel. He’s an extraordinary man and the second chances his organization, City of Refuge, gives people can teach the rest of us how we can do the same. This is… A Bit of OptimismYouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/
Chapters
The idea of giving people a second chance can be a daily occurrence.
00:00 - 02:23 (02:23)
Summary
The idea of giving people a second chance can be a daily occurrence. This podcast episode features a discussion about how the practice of offering second chances can lead to profound results.
EpisodeSecond Chances with Bruce Deel
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The importance of establishing a process when giving second chances, and being more tolerant of the failures of the second generation than the first to avoid people crashing and burning without support.
02:23 - 07:01 (04:37)
Summary
The importance of establishing a process when giving second chances, and being more tolerant of the failures of the second generation than the first to avoid people crashing and burning without support.
EpisodeSecond Chances with Bruce Deel
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The act of criticizing someone's behavior can accidentally turn into an attack on the person themselves.
07:01 - 10:56 (03:55)
Summary
The act of criticizing someone's behavior can accidentally turn into an attack on the person themselves. Instead, it's important to separate behavior from the individual and try to understand what led them to act that way.
EpisodeSecond Chances with Bruce Deel
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Whether it's teaching kids how to ride a bike or helping individuals coming out of incarceration or addiction, having a constantly evolving process with positive outcomes is key to success.
10:56 - 14:52 (03:56)
Summary
Whether it's teaching kids how to ride a bike or helping individuals coming out of incarceration or addiction, having a constantly evolving process with positive outcomes is key to success.
EpisodeSecond Chances with Bruce Deel
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Jake's life was full of addiction and homelessness, but he made small progress towards recovery before his untimely death.
14:53 - 18:46 (03:52)
Summary
Jake's life was full of addiction and homelessness, but he made small progress towards recovery before his untimely death.
EpisodeSecond Chances with Bruce Deel
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Pastor Scott Thomas emphasizes the importance of practical expression of mercy and justice in daily life, both for personal growth and for leadership in corporations and businesses.
18:46 - 23:57 (05:11)
Summary
Pastor Scott Thomas emphasizes the importance of practical expression of mercy and justice in daily life, both for personal growth and for leadership in corporations and businesses. His own experience of welcoming homeless people and former inmates into his home has taught him valuable lessons about the power of empathy and understanding.
EpisodeSecond Chances with Bruce Deel
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker discusses his inner fears about not fulfilling his God-given purpose and not inspiring others to do the same.
23:57 - 25:12 (01:15)
Summary
The speaker discusses his inner fears about not fulfilling his God-given purpose and not inspiring others to do the same. He invites others to step out of their comfort zones and live a more colorful life, and the interviewer is inspired by his words.