Finding and Mentoring Tomorrow's Leaders with Adrian Jackson
In this episode with Adrian Jackson from Texas, we dive into a meaningful conversation about identifying and nurturing leadership potential. Adrian emphasizes the importance of recognizing young talent and guiding them toward leadership roles, highlighting the value of mentorship, patience, and continuous learning. He shares his approach to helping young leaders develop key qualities like being coachable, emotionally available, and motivated for growth.
Through his experience, Adrian illustrates how fostering leadership is less about formal education and more about real-world skills, mentorship, and creating environments where young people can thrive. It requires a blend of patience and intentional guidance. He believes that by using situational leadership, he can tailor his approach to meet the varying developmental levels of his team members. This involves assessing each individual's motivation and skill set, allowing him to provide the right amount of supervision and support. He shares that as a servant leader, he must model the behaviors he wishes to instill in his team. This means demonstrating kindness, integrity, and patience in every interaction. Adrian asserts that effective leadership is about inspiring others through consistent actions. By creating a culture of support, he encourages his team to embrace challenges and develop their confidence.
About Adrian Jackson:
Adrian Jackson is Vice President of Homelife. Originally from Louisiana, holds degrees in business administration and has been with Cal Farley's Boys Ranch near Amarillo, Texas, since 1997. Starting as house parents, Adrian and his wife Telita have played key roles in the organization. Now the Vice President of Homelife, he oversees several departments dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for children. Adrian is also a certified childcare administrator, a board member of the Texas Network of Youth Services, and co-author of "The Impact of Influence, Volume 8." He’s a seasoned bird dog trainer, owning Poker Straight Kennel, with numerous awards to his name.
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