We envision ourselves as parents and grandparents. However, do we anticipate when we are to step into the roles of patriarch and matriarch? There is a difference between leading your immediate family and leading the family. This episode discusses the importance of preparing for this possibility due to its significant impact on your legacy.…

Our lives are saturated with measurements. Grades, standardized tests, work performance, credit ratings, net worth, and so on. When it comes to our legacy, how should we be measuring it? The key is to not compare yourself to others, but to seek alignment with your true north and to speak in the most authentic way possible.…

Walt Disney was a masterful storyteller who elevated the medium of animation. He brought innovations to animation and created the theme park. All of his efforts focused on assembling talented people to produce films for children and the child inside of us.By Ronald L. Fong

We are all artists. Some of us just need to find the courage to say it and the persistence to maintain our identity when it seems no one agrees. Once you embrace your artistic nature, you can begin to design and create your legacy in a fashion that will touch minds and hearts for generations.By Ronald L. Fong

What is the effort, attention, and work you are putting into building your legacy? Artists pour their blood, sweat, and tears into their body of work. Your legacy demands the same focus and energy for you are an artist with a story to tell.By Ronald L. Fong

Are you trying to control the narrative of your story? Or, are you seeking freedom to explore where your story goes? Excessive control limits and harms relationships. Freedom represents mutual respect when building a relationship. Remove the burden of attempting to control your legacy and embrace the gift of freedom to design it.…

We want to tell our story. However, when our health is compromised, we lose direction of the narrative and transition from writer to bystander. The relationships we build and the consistency of our voice will enable others to speak for us when we can no longer speak for ourselves. One of the vital functions your legacy carries out is to be your sur…

Stan Lee changed storytelling in comic books. He elevated the medium from funny pages to graphic novels. He shine a spotlight on the writers, artists, letters, and colorists by starting the credit box. His legacy improved storytelling and inspired generations to be storytellers.By Ronald L. Fong

Family stories connect past generations with future ones. Family stories increases our vision and understanding of those close to us. Ask to hear stories from family members and you will increase your sense of self. Tell your story to family and you will expand their world.By Ronald L. Fong

Mentorship occupies an unique place in relationship dynamics. It's singular attribute that distinguishes it from counseling, coaching, advocacy, or sponsorship is the primary focus on protection. A mentor's main goal is to protect the mentee. Once that goal is achieved, then the mentor can proceed with other pursuits. However, with the foundation o…

Fables, legends, and epics have inspired us throughout the ages. We have handed down these stories to the next generation. Listen to start thinking of your legacy in grander scale. This perspective will strengthen the impact of your story in order that future generations will be able to appreciate its full value.…

What you fight for and when you fight contributes to your legacy. How you engage in conflict is a reflection of your leadership, how you value relationships, and the story you want to tell.By Ronald L. Fong

Money talks. When people see your stewardship of your earnings, what is the message being delivered? How we view and spend our money is a large part of legacy. Are you working to leave your children an inheritance or a legacy?By Ronald L. Fong

The delicate balance between power and authority must be maintained to build a legacy of trust and positive impact. Authority without power are words spoken in an empty forest. Power without authority is a deafening roar that severs bonds. How you wield your power will determine the direction and depth of your legacy.…

You continue to deliver a message after you're gone through your legacy. New Year's resolutions and bucket lists are too confined in their scope and function to fuel your legacy. Write a premortem and your story unfolds before your eyes. It's not a fairytale, but a commitment to your future self that you will leave the legacy that you wanted to.…

A logo serves to create memorable impressions and to communicate ownership of a brand. What would your legacy's logo look like? Listen to go through the exercise of designing a logo to focus and to enhance your legacy building efforts.By Ronald L. Fong

You are the author of your story. But, are you also the narrator? Narration provides nuance and reflection to the story's events. Take the time to enrich your story with narration.By Ronald L. Fong

No new James Bond film will occur until the Broccoli family and Amazon come to an agreement. Part of the challenge is that Amazon failed to understand the importance of the Bond franchise to the Broccoli family legacy. Listen to appreciate the essence of legacy, why it matters, and why you need to protect it from those who would detract from it.…

The art of bricolage involves using what is at hand to bring seemingly unrelated pieces into some resemblance of order. It is similar to improvisation in jazz. Are you a bricolage artist, a rare individual who can appreciate the talents of others and trust them to express it on their terms? This skill forges lasting legacies.…

Legacy institutions, such as media and academia, are changing. In some aspects, they are losing their influence. How much of your legacy is vested into legacy institutions? Should they fall, will your legacy lose its impact? Your legacy should be built on the distillation of the virtues and values you hold dear. Design you legacy to withstand the e…

It's another edition of Hi Oh! Hijinks, the lighthearted feature of The Legacy Drawing Board. For those of you who have never attended an office Christmas party or it has been more than three years since your last one, Darrell Jenkins and I walk you though this process to avoid landmines and increase your enjoyment.…

How we teach shapes our legacy. What is your intent when you teach? Do you want your student to master a subject or to pass an exam? Or, do you want your student to surpass your standing in order to advance the discipline? Listen to challenge the way you view the teacher-student dynamic and how you want your teaching methods to contribute to your l…

A contranym is a word with two opposite meanings. Is your legacy suffering this fate? As you design and build your legacy, take time to ask those who are influenced by your legacy what is their perception of your message. This investment of time will pay dividends in ensuring that you are delivering the legacy you want.…

This is the first episode of Hi oh! Hijinks, the podcast within a podcast. I discuss the transition of working from home back to the office with my co-host Darrell Jenkins. We look for the laughter during this workplace shift for many, especially those who are early in their careers. Join us for the podcast equivalent of shooting the breeze with wo…

A marathon is more than 26.2 miles. It is a gathering of thousands stories that will add another chapter at the finish line. I share three stories involving marathons as inspiration to design and to build your legacy.By Ronald L. Fong

How do you envision your legacy progressing with passing years? Are you seeking to retain your youth or to expand your experiences? Have you designed growth and maturation into your legacy design? Listen to appreciate that 60 is not the new 40, but the cherished stage that required six decades to build.…

A second act is not a second chance. In plays, the second act connects the first to the third and final one. It serves to lay out the conflict or challenge the protagonist faces. We may think of a second career or retirement as a second act, but those are chapters of a singular story. However, when designing our legacy, we need to envision the stor…

Have you designed inspiration into your legacy? Do you want to inspire others your legacy touches them? Will others build more meaningful legacies when they see your on display? Listen to inspire by storytelling.By Ronald L. Fong

Your legacy is a collection of your works as an artist. As you have designed your legacy, you need to also design the museum to house and to display your work. What is the structure that will invite people to tour and to ponder?By Ronald L. Fong

"All the world's a stage." Is your legacy a comedy or a drama? Have you matured in your acting skills? Listen to see your legacy through the lens of stage production to hone and mature your skills in conveying your story.By Ronald L. Fong

Autumn marks the end of the carefree endless days of summer. The air grows colder and the nights longer as responsibilities quicken. Autumn is a time to take stock of your legacy's harvest.By Ronald L. Fong

How have you prepared for the time when you are called to mentor those who are to take your place? Are you willing to mark success based on the growth and development of others? Listen to appreciate the legacy building lessons from the responsibilities of being the backup catcher.By Ronald L. Fong

As you design and build your legacy, have you given thought to who will be entrusted with it when you are gone? Organizations and families take steps to ensure that assets and values are passed down to the next generation. Listen to incorporate this important step in the care of your legacy.By Ronald L. Fong

A journal is a studio of solitude where your thoughts have the space to roam and to explore. Begin a journal and you will be able to see where you have traveled. Reflect on your entries and you will blaze a trail to where you want to go. A journal is map for the mind and a compass for the soul.By Ronald L. Fong

Aphorisms are the end result of the hard work of distilling truths and principles into a message that is concise and clear. Your legacy building follows a similar process. Listen to learn how developing your own aphorisms will enhance your legacy.By Ronald L. Fong

Jubilee marks the time to hallow a year to return to one's land and family. This period of rest and restoration is needed to reflect on the direction and steps of our lives. Listen to learn how to incorporate jubilee into your legacy.By Ronald L. Fong

We will cry tears of joy and sorrow. Tears will mark our celebrations and times of mourning. How you respond to your own tears and the tears of others will be clear messages of your legacy.By Ronald L. Fong

Burnout is the washing out of the bridge between empathy and compassion. We can be moved to tears while not moving to help someone stop crying. A legacy of empathy is nothing compared to a legacy of compassion. Listen to build and maintain a bridge that tells a story of edification and connection.By Ronald L. Fong

Companies spend a great deal of time and money on building their brand, then protecting it. They do so because it establishes their identify and personality, which helps distinguish them in markets. Branding speaks to customers to foster trust and value. You should take a similar approach in building your legacy. Listen to strengthen the brand of y…

How will you respond when matters go awry and you are left to answer for them? How we prioritize our accountability defines our character and how others define our reputation. Keep your story and legacy honest by being accountable.By Ronald L. Fong

We strive for success, but do we plan on how to wield the power that comes with it? If we do not prepare ourselves for success, its arrival will overwhelm us and leave our legacies tattered. Listen to design a path from success to your intended legacy.By Ronald L. Fong

Building your legacy is important. Just as important is why you want to share your legacy. Your legacy becomes long-lasting when its purpose is to elevate and to edify others. Listen to ensure that your message spans the generations.By Ronald L. Fong

I interview musicians Jonathan Fong and Isaiah Sidouang to discuss their perspectives on the creative process of jazz. Moreover, I ask these two entrepreneurs how playing jazz has influenced their business pursuits.By Ronald L. Fong

Your children are your children, not your legacy. Design your parenting to inspire them to tell their own stories while providing support for each stage of their development.By Ronald L. Fong

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 and your parents. Now is the time to write your story and design your legacy. This applies to the graduates and their parents. Listen for encouragement as both of your begin new chapters of your stories.By Ronald L. Fong

The playground or sandlot is the laboratory, workshop, and studio for children in developing their innovation, leadership, and decision-making skills. When they lose access and adults structure their playtime, this interference impacts their maturation as adults. This deters them from writing their own stories and confides them to penning the seque…

We associate boredom and waste with meetings. The key to better meetings is better design through storytelling. One of the most important meetings for legacy building is with your past and future selves. Listen to arrange this meeting to align vision with execution and to ensure you are on the path to building the legacy you want.…

There is a distinct and powerful difference between designing and planning. This applies to meetings, weddings, your future, and your legacy. Listen to find out how to shift your perspective from planning to designing. This shift will enrich your outlook and yield fruit of your choosing.By Ronald L. Fong

Leadership lesson are not limited to the workplace or classroom. Daily life provides us with ample opportunities to grow our leadership skills. The original Toy Story had many moments of leadership lessons. I discuss how you can discuss these with your children to help them with their leadership growth.…

Bar mitzvah. Quincenera. Graduations. Weddings. How we celebrate the milestones of life is a reflection of our legacies. When we celebrate with others, we strengthen the bonds of community. Post-pandemic life calls us to renew our sense of communal purpose by reaching out and sharing our voices with encouragement and compassion.…