There Is No One Like You Growing Our Future podcast

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In this episode of the Growing Our Future podcast, host Aaron Alejandro sits down with Dr. Coach Nate Hearne, an esteemed coach, educator, and mentor. They discuss the power of mentorship, leadership, perseverance, and faith in shaping young lives. From his humble beginnings to coaching state championship teams, Coach Hearn shares powerful lessons on building a culture of excellence and standing firm in leadership.

Story Notes:

Grateful for students and their potential to shape the future.
Inspired by the educators who mentored him in his youth.
The power of testimony: "We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us."
Building a championship culture at Permian High School with an 88.9% winning percentage over 35 years
Creating the "Mojo" phenomenon that unified an entire community around student excellence
The importance of knowing yourself and loving what you do, not just being good at it
Breaking an arrow and throwing it away to protect a good student, demonstrating values-based leadership
Three essential leadership tips: "Listen, listen, listen"
The power of creating environments where others can experience personal transformation

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Coach Nate Hearn (00:00:00)

2. Seeds of Encouragement: Coach's Early Years (00:04:37)

3. Building a Culture of Excellence (00:11:02)

4. The Power of Knowing Your Identity (00:14:57)

5. Taking a Stand: The Arrow Story (00:25:26)

6. Leadership Tips and Final Reflections (00:35:38)

7. The Holy Spirit Concert: A Powerful Testimony (00:40:21)

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