The Cool Grandpa Podcast

By: Greg Payne
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  • This podcast is about the influence that Cool Grandpa's can have on their grandchildren and families. This podcast contains great stories about the influence that grandpas have had on their grandchildren. We also interview grandpas to learn how they are developing and maintaining powerful connections with their grandchildren.
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  • EP - 194 Grandparents Week 2024

    EP - 194 Grandparents Week 2024
    Aug 9 2024
    This week's conversation is with Aaron Larsen, the founder of Grandparents Academy. In our discussion, Aaron and I discuss the incredible growth of Grandparents Weeks from its first year to the present day. It has been incredible to be associated with Grandparents Academy and watch this amazing community's growth focused on strengthening grandparents and grandchildren. Incase you don't know what Grandparents Week is all about, It has become the largest online gathering and celebration of grandparents. With your free sign-up, you will get to hear amazing presenters talking about topics such as: Connect with Grandkids at Any Age and Distance Getting Along with The Parents of Your Grandchildren The Grandparent Evolution - Help Your Family Thrive in Today's World The T.E.A.M. Approach to Proactive Legacy Grandparenting Becoming Glamma - Mixing Fashion, Fitness & Fun Going from Good to Great Grandparenting The Keys to Multi-generational Harmony Resources for Raising Grandchildren And many more Be sure to sign up for this free event using the link below. Links I invite you to join me at Grandparents Week by clicking this link: . If you want to sign up for my course, Intentional Grandfathering, please use this link: Should you want to take advantage of 35% off my award-winning children's book, you may do so at this link: If you would like to watch this conversation on YouTube, you can use this link: Here is a link to the first interview that I had with Aaron: Here is another interview that I had with Aaron about Grandparents Week 2023:
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    36 mins
  • EP - 193 Be Part of the Solution

    EP - 193 Be Part of the Solution
    Aug 2 2024
    A few weeks back, I volunteered at the scout camp where I worked in the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. It was a blast being with a group of energetic people who are really putting their hearts and souls into doing what they can to make the world a better place. I was able to eat, sleep, work, and sweat with these great folks. Over the week, I made a few observations about Generation Z, or iGen, as they are sometimes called. To start out, let's define Gen Z as anyone born between 1995 and 2015. Here are a few of the characteristics of iGen that I read about from Generational Kinetics (). Gen Z is better at multi-tasking than other generations before them. Gen Z has a desire to work. The iGen cohort is more Entrepreneurial than other generations. (I think this is a natural function of age vs. something particular about this generation) Gen Z thinks that Millennials are old. Social media affects iGen members' self-worth more than other generations. 47% of Gen Zers feel that social media directly impacts how they feel about themselves. After spending about ten days with a group of over 40 Gen Zers, here are a few of my observations. Few seemed to be self-starters or felt they were not responsible for the area around them regarding upkeep or enhancements. Many seemed to have an exaggerated sense of risk or were risk-averse. There seemed to be a lack of creative problem-solving or creatively working with their constraints to create solutions to physical or non-physical challenges. I want to be clear that while I am sharing my opinions and insights into what I was seeing with a group of teenagers and people in their early 20s, this is not intended to be a negative discussion but rather an opportunity for us grandparents to work and coach up our grandchildren as well as those young people who we come into contact with to help them be more prepared for the challenges they will experience both personally and societally. What Grandparents can do to help out GenZ: Here are some of my ideas about how we can help our grandchildren who are part of GenZ. Help them identify tasks that need attention and then help them learn to take the initiative in owning and coming up with a solution. Encourage the taking of calculated risks. Many of our grandchildren live in a highly regulated, minimally risk-tolerant society. The result is that they don't take risks and only see downsides and hazards instead of potential opportunities for fun and gain. Help them be forward-focused. We can do this by encouraging discussions about the freedoms and responsibilities they will have as they age and achieve success in their lives. Work with grandchildren to come up with solutions, even temporary, using the tools and resources on hand. There is a great opportunity for accomplishment that I think younger people miss out on when coming up with a 'good enough' solution using only what is on hand until a better solution to a challenge can be put into place. Conclusion It would be easy enough for us to join the chorus of doomsayers about the rising generation. After all, doesn't it seem like part of the reward for growing older to take up that mantel of 'the world is going to hell in a handbasket'? What I am challenging myself and hopefully YOU to do, is to recognize that there might be some gaps that our grandchildren and their generation have BUT then find ways to become part of the solution and not just a crusty old cus sitting on the sidelines telling everyone how awesome it was when you were young. Like Billy Joel said in one of his songs, "You know the good ole days weren't always good. And tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems." Links I invite you to join me at Grandparents Week by clicking this link: . If you want to sign up for my course, Intentional Grandfathering, please use this link: If you would like to watch this conversation on YouTube, you can use this link:
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    35 mins
  • EP - 192 Your Life Is About Other People

    EP - 192 Your Life Is About Other People
    Jul 26 2024
    Jim Padilla from Gain The Edge joins us this week to talk about his experience as a grandfather. This is a fantastic conversation as we learn about Jim's past and how he grew up with less-than-stellar male role models. We dive right in and learn about Jim's background and how he never thought he would be a father or a grandfather. Like so many of us, life had other plans, and Jim and his wife are celebrating 30 years together and 25 as husband and wife. They have three fantastic daughters and now six grandchildren. Jim opens up about being raised in an abusive home and area and being in jail by the time he was 19. We learn how sports, in general, but baseball in particular, helped to save Jim from further trouble. Baseball helped Jim learn how positive leadership works, and community taught him how strong families and tribes are created. We learn more about how, at age 55, Jim has committed to making this his best year ever—the best year in terms of health and fitness, relationships, learning, success in business, and, importantly, his relationship with God. Jim's company, Gain The Edge, provides sales systems, strategies, and teams to legacy-minded professionals enabling them to launch their life’s work, grow their businesses, and live out their purpose. Jim and his team go the extra mile for you, your clients, and your leads, focusing on creating a branded, seamless experience that grows sales. Links Click on this link to learn more about Gain The Edge: You can also learn more about Jim using this website: Here is Jim's cell phone number. He was generous to share this direct line to him so that he can help you and your team: (+1) 916-587-1946 Here is a link to connect with Jim on Facebook: You can use this link to follow Jim on Instagram:
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    49 mins
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