Young Men Can Do Hard Things | A How I Lead Interview with Skylar Haws

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Leading Saints is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help Latter-day Saints (LDS, Mormon) be better prepared to lead.

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Kurt Francom is the founder and executive director of Leading Saints, a nonprofit organization helping Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. He manages the day-to-day efforts of Leading Saints and is the host of the podcast by the same name. Leading Saints has reached individuals internationally and has received over 2 million downloads. Kurt currently lives in Utah with his lovely wife Alanna. They are blessed to have three children. He enjoys drawing caricatures, playing basketball, reading, and watching college football. Kurt has served as a full-time missionary (California Sacramento), as a bishop, 1st counselor in a stake presidency, and elders quorum president.

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Young Men Can Do Hard Things | A How I Lead Interview with Skylar Haws

Leading Saints Podcast

51 minutes 3 seconds

2 months ago

Young Men Can Do Hard Things | A How I Lead Interview with Skylar Haws

Skylar Haws has dedicated over a decade to serving youth in various church callings, including Young Men's President and Priest Quorum Advisor. He has also taught early morning seminary and worked as a youth Sunday School teacher. Skylar's passion for youth leadership stems from his own experiences and a desire to help young men grow spiritually and personally. He resides in Saratoga Springs with his family, where he balances his church responsibilities with work and family life.

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Skylar emphasizes the importance of meeting young men where they are. He discusses the value of building relationships and creating meaningful experiences through high adventure activities. Skylar highlights the significance of pushing youth to embrace challenges while connecting their experiences back to Christ. He also addresses the dynamics of planning activities, engaging parents, and fostering a supportive environment for all young men, regardless of their individual circumstances.

04:00 - Skylar's Background in Youth Leadership
05:00 - Advice for New Young Men's Leaders
06:00 - Meeting Youth Where They Are
08:00 - The Power of Sacrifice in Youth Leadership
11:00 - Creating Spiritual Impact in High Adventure Activities
13:00 - Planning High Adventure Activities
18:00 - Engaging Boys in Planning and Preparation
22:00 - Handling Low Attendance at Activities
25:00 - The Importance of Relationships in Leadership
30:00 - Balancing Leadership with Family and Work
32:00 - Thematic and Dramatic Elements in Activities
35:00 - Service Opportunities and Miracles
40:00 - Managing Challenges During Activities

The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org.
Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Benjamin Hardy, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Back to Episodes