{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"MJ Adkins","home_page_url":"https://mjadkins.com","description":"MJ Adkins","author":{"name":"MJ Adkins"},"items":[{"id":"https://mjadkins.com/talks-%26-blogs/f/leadership-fostering-constructive-and-critical-defiance","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/pYrDWp1\"/><p>In today's complex world, it's crucial for individuals to develop the ability to explore the edges of what is popular opinion. I engaged with a group in a nuanced conversation regarding societal issues like the differenc...</p>","url":"https://mjadkins.com/talks-%26-blogs/f/leadership-fostering-constructive-and-critical-defiance","title":"Leadership: Fostering Constructive and Critical Defiance","summary":"In today's complex world, it's crucial for individuals to develop the ability to explore the edges of what is popular opinion. I engaged with a group in a nuanced conversation regarding societal issues like the differenc...","date_modified":"2025-03-03T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mjadkins.com/talks-%26-blogs/f/winning-with-defiance","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/16665\"/><p>Last weekend, I found myself at a rodeo, watching men wrestle bulls to the ground. It was chaos—dirt flying, horns thrashing, and sheer determination on display. I couldn’t help but think: This is my life. Except my \"bul...</p>","url":"https://mjadkins.com/talks-%26-blogs/f/winning-with-defiance","title":"Winning With Defiance","summary":"Last weekend, I found myself at a rodeo, watching men wrestle bulls to the ground. It was chaos—dirt flying, horns thrashing, and sheer determination on display. I couldn’t help but think: This is my life. Except my \"bul...","date_modified":"2025-02-09T20:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mjadkins.com/talks-%26-blogs/f/radical-honesty-beyond-authenticity","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/5e837415-8945-4c52-9fbd-15bf958d8f69/IMG_4937.jpg\"/><p>\"I DON'T TRUST YOU AND HERE'S WHY!\" I exclaimed. My heart leapt, eyes narrowed. I leaned back, erupting into laughter. They joined in. Mid-rant, I realized there was no actual risk. Suddenly, I was at peace with any cons...</p>","url":"https://mjadkins.com/talks-%26-blogs/f/radical-honesty-beyond-authenticity","title":"Radical Honesty, beyond authenticity","summary":"\"I DON'T TRUST YOU AND HERE'S WHY!\" I exclaimed. My heart leapt, eyes narrowed. I leaned back, erupting into laughter. They joined in. Mid-rant, I realized there was no actual risk. Suddenly, I was at peace with any cons...","date_modified":"2025-01-11T03:05:47Z"},{"id":"https://mjadkins.com/talks-%26-blogs/f/from-defiance-to-belonging-a-new-educational-path","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/5e837415-8945-4c52-9fbd-15bf958d8f69/bon%20fire.jpg\"/><p>The Power of the Village: Igniting Connections with Challenging Students </p>","url":"https://mjadkins.com/talks-%26-blogs/f/from-defiance-to-belonging-a-new-educational-path","title":"From Defiance to Belonging: A New Educational Path","summary":"The Power of the Village: Igniting Connections with Challenging Students ","date_modified":"2024-12-02T14:00:00Z"}]}