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What are a few simple practices that will help me make the most of my 30s? Paul Tokunaga returns this week to share ideas from his Leadership Through the Decades framework to help us continue developing well during the decade of our 30s.

Show Notes

What are a few simple practices that will help me make the most of my 30s? Paul Tokunaga returns this week to share ideas from his Leadership Through the Decades framework to help us continue developing well during the decade of our 30s.

Leadership Through the Decades: 30s
  • Primary Focus: Leading, focusing on what you do well, honing skills, gaining experience
  • Practices
    • Work on your "Sovereign Foundations" (Making of a Leader, Bobby Clinton)
    • Continue battling your demons
    • Start narrowing the field in the skillsets you use
    • Get good at a few things
    • Don't waste a lot of energy doing things you aren't good at
    • Begin asking about passions: What burns in my gut?
    • Have a mentor
    • Aspire to great leadership. Where are you lacking?
    • Fail well but not as often. Failure is more costly than in your 20s
    • Have a hobby or outside interest. Don't make work your life.
    • If you've neglected to start a retirement plan, it's not too late (but close!)
    • If married, in each new role for you or your spouse, discuss what partnership will look like for that season. Work hard on agreement.
    • If you're a parent, attend your children's events. You won't get a second chance and you'll kick yourself later if you don't!
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Host
Jon Steele
Jon Steele, a 2011 InterVarsity alumnus from Minnesota State Mankato, lives in Mankato, MN with his wife Kaitlynn and their two daughters. He’s been on staff with InterVarsity since 2012 and has been hosting After IV since its debut in 2020. He is also the producer and primary editor for the podcast. Jon enjoys gaming, reading, and leading worship at his church.
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Paul Tokunaga
Paul is an alumnus of Cal Polytech, retired InterVartsity staff, and is the founder and president of MELD.

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Hey, InterVarsity alumni! This is After IV, your podcast for navigating life after graduation. This is both an exciting and potentially tricky transition you’re making and you might feel a little unsure about the coming weeks and months. We’re here to provide you with expert advice, practical skills, and plenty of encouragement as you learn how to keep saying "Yes!" to Jesus in your new context. This is After IV, and this podcast is for you, alumni.