Kevin Polky - The Journey

Building Emotional Intelligence and Resilience in Children with Dr. Joe Mullikin In this week's episode of The Journey with Kevin Polky, Kevin sits down with Dr. Joe Mullikin, an award-winning educator and leader with extensive experience across all levels of PreK-12 education. As the former Assistant Superintendent and Acting Superintendent of Meridian CUSD 223, Joe brings a unique perspective to the conversation on how we can better equip children for success. Together, Kevin and Joe dive deep into the concept of emotional intelligence—what it is, why it matters, and how we can nurture it in our children. They also discuss the importance of resilience and embracing failure as part of the learning process. This thought-provoking conversation offers valuable insights for educators, parents, and anyone invested in the development of the next generation. Tune in for a powerful discussion on raising emotionally intelligent, resilient children who are unafraid of failure!