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 listen Let’s dig in and learn more about becoming a better listener and connecting better across generations. [00:01 – 09:25] Opening Segment Let’s welcome Chris Pimpton to the show The Flip 5! We take turns asking five GTKY questions [09:26 – 18:45] The Relatability Aspect With Kids Chris talks about his current official title Helping people to understand and see kids differently despite their behavior on a daily basis Relatability aspect on making the connection with the kids The strategy on working with adults who are struggling with the students’ behavior The disconnection and clash of perspectives between kids and adults [18:46 – 38:20] Becoming A Better Listener Talking to each other, not at each other Why is it so hard for us to listen? Everybody has a voice but it’s a matter of how you use it The cultural aspect of listening and being listened to Getting people to see through a different lens The challenges in making people listen to us People tend to stereotype in advance Overcome our ego to listen better Build a true connection with the students to listen and be listened to Having respect towards people despite their skin color and title Toxic positivity of social media

[38:21 – 56:09] The Lack Of Understanding Between Generations The little things that make a big difference Understanding the true meaning of life You've got to listen to get something Being the last person to speak have the conversation that you scared to have Helping students to grow and transition to a different person The race conversation  Build connections and trust with students The lack of understanding between generations [ 56:10 – 58:37] Closing Segment I share my takeaways from this interview Chris shares a closing message Final thoughts and words of advice

Tweetable 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 Pimpton

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