The Legacy Drawing Board
This podcast is a journey that explores how design is essential to legacy building. The principles of good design will shape and direct your legacy into a work that will touch your family, friends, and business associates with your unique enduring message. We all leave legacies. Are you designing the one that you want to leave? email: rfong@truenorthshepherding.com

A legacy is the lifelong process of discovery and acceptance of your divine gifts united with faithful stewardship of growing them to be shared with those near to you and with those whom you will never meet.
This podcast explores how the principles of design are vital to your legacy building.
Episodes

6 days ago
S3E22: Examining the legacy of Stan Lee
6 days ago
6 days ago
Stan Lee changed storytelling in comic books. He elevated the medium from funny pages to graphic novels. He shine a spotlight on the writers, artists, letters, and colorists by starting the credit box. His legacy improved storytelling and inspired generations to be storytellers.

Sunday Mar 16, 2025
S3E21: Telling family stories for legacy building
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Family stories connect past generations with future ones. Family stories increases our vision and understanding of those close to us. Ask to hear stories from family members and you will increase your sense of self. Tell your story to family and you will expand their world.

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Mentorship lessons from coaching Little League
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Mentorship occupies an unique place in relationship dynamics. It's singular attribute that distinguishes it from counseling, coaching, advocacy, or sponsorship is the primary focus on protection. A mentor's main goal is to protect the mentee. Once that goal is achieved, then the mentor can proceed with other pursuits. However, with the foundation of protection and trust, this specific relationship cannot advance. You can't teach batting to a player if he is afraid of being hit by the pitch.

Monday Mar 03, 2025
S3E19: Fables, legends, epics and your legacy
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Fables, legends, and epics have inspired us throughout the ages. We have handed down these stories to the next generation. Listen to start thinking of your legacy in grander scale. This perspective will strengthen the impact of your story in order that future generations will be able to appreciate its full value.

Monday Feb 24, 2025
S3E18: The legacy of conflicts
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
What you fight for and when you fight contributes to your legacy. How you engage in conflict is a reflection of your leadership, how you value relationships, and the story you want to tell.

Monday Feb 17, 2025
S3E17: How is money defining your legacy?
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Money talks. When people see your stewardship of your earnings, what is the message being delivered? How we view and spend our money is a large part of legacy. Are you working to leave your children an inheritance or a legacy?

Monday Feb 10, 2025
S3E16: Power and authority
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
The delicate balance between power and authority must be maintained to build a legacy of trust and positive impact. Authority without power are words spoken in an empty forest. Power without authority is a deafening roar that severs bonds. How you wield your power will determine the direction and depth of your legacy.

Monday Feb 03, 2025
S315: Why your legacy needs a premortem
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
You continue to deliver a message after you're gone through your legacy. New Year's resolutions and bucket lists are too confined in their scope and function to fuel your legacy. Write a premortem and your story unfolds before your eyes. It's not a fairytale, but a commitment to your future self that you will leave the legacy that you wanted to.