Radio & Podcast about Chuck’s Book “Human Training”

ByChuck McDanal

For the 50th podcast, Holland Henderson sat down with Chuck McDanal to discuss his book regarding the business of adulting, living in a world of people, and being okay with the grey areas of your life.

In this episode we cover:

  • The book writing process (2:35)
  • How do you see people as they relate to following instructions in day-to-day life (11:00)
  • Why you should keep “tweaking” you year after year (17:54)
  • Chuck’s pre-college job on a lobster boat and what it taught him (19:00)
  • Discussion on the chapter, “Free Speech Isn’t Free” and why it’s important (21:05)
  • Bad mouthing people not only makes you look bad it hurts others (26:00)
  • In life you must pick your battles (28:00)
  • Stop living a life that hasn’t happened yet and be in the moment (29:20)
  • Does the pace of the world today make training others more difficult (34:20)
  • What Chuck learned about himself in writing this book (37:27)

Listen here

Chuck McDanal is the owner of StudioC and has more than 25 years of experience in a range of roles, from managing an IT department to working as an editor; from directing a large operation to leading an internet startup and creating a 501(c)(3) nonprofit from the ground up. He has extensive experience in process improvement, data analytics, coaching, mentoring, facilitation, strategic planning, managing and leading. Chuck also is a Certified Analytics Professional, an RRCA-certified running coach, has a certificate from the Wharton School in Business Analytics, is a Six Sigma Black Belt, and is a professional coffee roaster. He has served on multiple community boards and organizations, which currently includes the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra and Lakeland Vision. He is a graduate of Leadership Lakeland and Leadership Polk, and was Chair-elect of Leadership Lakeland Class 36 and Chair of Class 37. Chuck was named 2020 Businessman of the Year by the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce. He recently published a book called “Human Training,” which is available on Amazon and through other resellers.

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