Bradley Wright, Life Purpose Lab #56. Mentoring Boys with Purpose: Teacher, Author, and Mentor Kenneth Joyner
Jun 30, 2021
Kenneth Joyner, a dedicated teacher and mentor, founded the Boys with a Purpose program to guide boys lacking father figures towards success. He discusses how personal hardships shaped his mentoring journey and emphasizes the importance of new experiences in finding purpose. Kenneth explains the difference between passion and purpose, sharing insights on teaching critical life skills and public speaking. He also highlights partnerships with organizations like Boeing to create pathways for academic and personal growth, offering aspiring mentors practical advice.
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From Childhood Pain To Mentoring Mission
- Kenneth grew up without his father and watched his single mother raise four kids, which shaped his calling to mentor young men.
- He started Boys With A Purpose at Memminger Elementary by bringing ties and spotlighting students, growing after a 2016 Steve Harvey appearance.
Get A Reward From Your Pain
- Kenneth reframes pain as a resource by seeking a reward from suffering through service and growth.
- He believes pain prepared him for mentoring and that transforming pain into purpose is empowering.
Use New Experiences To Expand Possibility
- Give kids new experiences to expand their sense of what is possible and build hope for the future.
- Use partnerships (e.g., Boeing) to expose students to careers and practical skills like robotics.
