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MY NEW NORM Podcast- S6 E1
Guest: Tim Barker
Episode: High Risk Leadership
Host: Barry Scott Young

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Key Quote
“High-risk leadership isn’t about control—it’s about responsibility, clarity, and showing up steady when everything around you is unstable.” -Tim Barker

In the Season 6 premiere of the MY NEW NORM Podcast, Barry Scott Young sits down with Tim Barker, author of BOOM: What to Do When Your Life Blows Up Around You and one of the most experienced leaders in one of the world’s most dangerous industries—demolition and hazardous remediation.

Discover hope and inspiration in Tim Barker’s debut book, BOOM. Join him as he shares his raw and real-life experiences of overcoming setbacks, finding purpose, and building a life that matters. This memoir is not just another self-help book—it’s a roadmap for anyone who has felt lost or defeated. Dive into BOOM and ignite the spark that will propel you toward resilience and lasting impact.

Tim has spent more than 30 years leading in high-risk environments where clarity, character, and calm under pressure aren’t optional—they’re essential. In this episode, Tim shares how walking through his own personal “BOOM” reshaped his leadership, faith, and approach to responsibility when everything is on the line.

This conversation goes far beyond business or industry—it speaks directly to any leader navigating crisis, stress, and the weight of responsibility for others.

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What You’ll Hear in This Episode
• What high-risk leadership really means when lives are at stake
• How personal crisis can become leadership preparation
• Lessons learned from leading in demolition, hazardous waste, and emergency response
• Why humility and self-awareness matter more than confidence alone
• How faith anchors leaders when pressure and uncertainty collide
• The connection between personal integrity and organizational safety
• What leaders must do before the crisis hits


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📘 About the Guest

Tim Barker is a veteran leader in demolition, hazardous remediation, and emergency response. He has served in roles ranging from assistant foreman to executive leadership and currently works with large-scale decommissioning and demolition projects across the globe.

Tim is also the author of BOOM: What to Do When Your Life Blows Up Around You, where he shares his powerful story of personal collapse, recovery, and renewed purpose—lessons forged in both professional danger zones and personal valleys.

Resources from Tim Barker:
https://www.ROIministry.org
https://www.amazon.com
(search: BOOM by Tim Barker)

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MY NEW NORM Podcast- S5 E14

Guest: Rod Butler- Filament City Media

Episode: Entertainment War on our Kids

We’re living in a time where the challenges facing our children go far beyond the headlines. This isn’t just cultural, political, or social—it’s a spiritual battle for the hearts and minds of the next generation. From the media they consume to the values they’re taught, the pressure is relentless. But there is hope. We’re called to stand, to equip, and to fight—not with fear, but with truth, love, and discernment.

My guest is Rod Butler- Filament City Media. Stay tuned as we uncover what’s really happening, why it matters, and how we can protect and prepare our kids for the world they’re growing up in.
This is one episode you won’t want to miss.”

Resources:
Rod Butler-
www.filamentcity.com



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MY NEW NORM Podcast- S5 E13
Guest: Dr Kimberlee Mendoza
Episode: Generational Differences

In this episode, you hear from Dr Kimberlee Mendoza. You'll enjoy the conversation about Generational Differences. I know you will want to hear and share with those you know!

About Dr Kimberlee Mendoza-
She grew up in Southern California, but now reside in West Texas with my husband. Dr Kimberlee, is a Professor of Humanities & Leadership at Wayland Baptist University, where she teaches Leadership, Humanities, & Writing. She is an author, playwright, communicator, and friend.

Dr Kimberlee, has a PhD in Leadership Studies from Johnson University. One of my favorite hobbies is traveling to share good leadership practices with leaders throughout the U.S. She has also taught military leaders, at the Lion's Club and Chamber of Commerce, as well as several professional developments in heath care, business, and education.

Show Notes-

-Generational Theory: You are influenced by the culture, the movies, the music, parenting styles, and more.

-Generation: A group of people who shared time and space in history that gives them a collective persona.

-Dr Kimberlee's book:
Teaching Squirrels: How to Reach Generation Z and Create Lasting Engagement
-Link: https://a.co/d/7eLgW2y

-Dr Kimberlee Mendoza's website: https://www.kimmendoza.com

-What are the five types of generations?
1. Greatest Generation- born 1901 to 1925.
2. Silent Generation- born 1926 to 1944.
3. Baby Boomers—born 1945 to 1964.
4. Generation X—born 1965 to 1979.
5. Generation Y—born 1980 to 1994.
6. Generation Z—born 1995 to 2010.
7. Generation Alpha- born 2011 to 2021.

-What are some of the factors that influence a generation?
1. Culture –
What are the cultural outputs of an era? Who were the greatest music artists, the best actors / actresses, the best movies, the fashion icons.? All these aspects tell us a lot about what a generation stands for; what they cared about, and how they wanted to be seen.
2. Social–
What are the social structures, especially the family and parenting styles, both have a huge effect on who we are. In the United States, family structures have evolved throughout the years: from the prevalent nuclear family that most Baby Boomers are familiar with to today’s multi family structures that include nuclear, blended, multi-generational, and single parent households.
3. Economy –
Economic booms and busts always had a huge influence on attitudes, beliefs and behaviors of a generation.
4. Political –
The political context is also a significant factor especially if it includes extreme events like wars or wild card events like terrorist attacks. Think Vietnam war for Baby Boomers, or September 11th for the Millennials. These events are not only memorable but also play a major role in how a generation views the government and its actions. Trust is another dimension we carefully consider in generational research.
5. Technology –
Constantly evolving, technology always puts its mark on a generation. It influences every aspect of our lives including communication, mobility, learning, and so on… each generation has a few major technologies that shape their behaviors and lifestyle.

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