A blend is a mixture of two or more different things or substances; e.g., a product of a mixer or blender. But what about when you blend families, what does that look like? Blending families is quite the task and many struggle with finding that happy medium. In this episode, Ralph and Touly jump into the Trenches with Joel Hawbaker. Joel has quite the story as he has mastered blended families. He discusses things, such as having grace towards your ex and its okay to disagree as whole as long as you all are respectful.

Key Takeaways From The Episode:

• Blending families can work with the proper mindset and tools
• Speak highly of your guests are the kids
• And although it may hurt, you have to do what's best for the children in a blended family

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About Joel:

Joel is an award-winning high school teacher, a best-selling author, and a professional speaker who focuses on blended family life and leadership. He is passionate about helping other blended and stepfamilies learn to live more positively and cooperatively together. He is divorced and remarried, and he currently lives in Alabama with his wife, his two daughters, and their two rescue dogs Bruiser and Butterscotch. Joel loves all things related to JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis, and when he grows up, he wants to be a fighter pilot.

Joel Hawbaker's Social Media: Website: www.reallifeleading.com Facebook: @RealLifeLeading or Joel W. Hawbaker Twitter: @reallifeleading

Joel's Book: Inverted Leadership - Lead Others Better by Forgetting About Yourself

To purchase the book on Amazon, click the link below:

https://www.amazon.com/Inverted-Leadership-Others-Forgetting-Yourself-ebook/dp/B07DLJVVZY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Inverted+Leadership+-+Lead+Others+Better+by+Forgetting+About+Yourself&qid=1573449812&sr=8-1 

Promo Offer from Joel:

1 on 1 or Group Blended Family Coaching (inquire for pricing details), book available on amazon ( https://www.amazon.com/Inverted-Leadership-Others-Forgetting-Yourself/dp/1983110167/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Inverted+Leadership+book&qid=1569417256&sr=8-1 )

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