In this episode, I get to interview Chris Pimpton. Chris has had 16 years in education and primarily dealing with attendance truancies and behavior. He is currently working as a behavior specialist and behavior interventionist at the White Settlement Independent School District in Texas. Today we will have a great conversation about listening and how not just to become a better listener but also when and how we should listenLet’s dig in and learn more about becoming a better listener and connecting better across generations.[00:01 – 09:25] Opening SegmentLet’s welcome Chris Pimpton to the showThe Flip 5! We take turns asking five GTKY questions[09:26 – 18:45] The Relatability Aspect With KidsChris talks about his current official titleHelping people to understand and see kids differently despite their behavior on a daily basisRelatability aspect on making the connection with the kidsThe strategy on working with adults who are struggling with the students’ behaviorThe disconnection and clash of perspectives between kids and adults[18:46 – 38:20] Becoming A Better ListenerTalking to each other, not at each otherWhy is it so hard for us to listen?Everybody has a voice but it’s a matter of how you use itThe cultural aspect of listening and being listened toGetting people to see through a different lensThe challenges in making people listen to usPeople tend to stereotype in advanceOvercome our ego to listen betterBuild a true connection with the students to listen and be listened toHaving respect towards people despite their skin color and titleToxic positivity of social media[38:21 – 56:09] The Lack Of Understanding Between GenerationsThe little things that make a big differenceUnderstanding the true meaning of lifeYou've got to listen to get somethingBeing the last person to speakhave the conversation that you scared to haveHelping students to grow and transition to a different personThe race conversation Build connections and trust with studentsThe lack of understanding between generations[ 56:10 – 58:37] Closing SegmentI share my takeaways from this interviewChris shares a closing messageFinal thoughts and words of adviceTweetable Quotes:“We are all at war, especially from educators’ perspectives, and now it is our time to prepare the kids for it.” – Chris Pimpton”Everybody’s got a story to tell, and you’ve got to allow them to create the image of their story.” –  Chris Pimpton“The best way to build a relationship is to have the conversation that you are scared to have.” – Chris PimptonConnect with Chris via email to [email protected]. Visit www.Rclfirst.com to join the Educator Circle Calls that happen three times a week! Join our Facebook Group for more stories and communication about our work. Want a FREE download of 25 GTKY questions? Visit www.rclfirst.com and sign up for our newsletter!

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