In this episode, I welcome Josh Burnette to the show. Josh is a business owner and the co-author of two Adulting 101 books. We hear that term being thrown around a lot lately. Adulting. It’s defined as “the practice of behaving in a way characteristic of a responsible adult, especially the accomplishment of mundane but necessary tasks.” As Josh describes it, adulting does include the tactical aspects and the hard skills, but it’s also very much about cultivating healthy adulthood and living your best life. During our conversation, Josh shares the benefits of having a job at a young age and some dos and don’ts for teen job seekers. He has a lot of experience working with young people, as he is the owner and operator of a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Virginia. You won’t want to miss the four core principles for success that Josh instills in his team. No matter what your actual age, this episode has something for everyone who wants to become better at adulting!
About Josh Burnette
Josh Burnette is a husband, dad, business owner, and now author who currently resides in Yorktown, Virginia. Originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, he started working for Chick-fil-A as a team member when he was barely old enough to see over the counter. He received his bachelor’s degree in Business Management from James Madison University in 2009 (go Dukes!). Throughout college, he served as a Young Life leader for a local high school, and his passion for mentoring young people began. After graduating he went to work full-time for a Young Life camp in Buena Vista, Colorado.
He decided to come back to Chick-fil-A to combine his love of both business and working with young people. He has served as an Owner/Operator for over nine years and now owns a location in Yorktown, Virginia.
Josh is a certified speaker with SCORRE workshops and recently enjoyed the opportunity to be the keynote speaker for Verizon Wireless. In his free time, he enjoys reading, traveling, volunteering on several boards in the community, and snowboarding.
Josh is married to his gorgeous wife Katie, and they have three young children, Lyla, Brody, and Griffin.
Episode Highlights
- From chicken sandwiches to published author
- Book 1 focuses on hard skills and tactical aspects of adulting
- Book 2 focuses on healthy adulthood and who young people can become
- The benefits of having a job at an early age
- Dos and Don’ts for teens seeking jobs
- Four core principles for success
- The emotional intelligence side of work is as important as the tactical side
- Tips for teens on learning how to be a professional in the workplace
- What does healthy adulthood look like?
- “You have to lead something before you lead someone.”
- Self-awareness is critical to a healthy adulthood
- Create a “constellation of mentors” in your teen’s life
- Teaching principles and values without directing teens where to go
- Don’t fear failure
Resources
Adulting 101 Book 1 #Wisdom4Life by Josh Burnette and Pete Hardesty
Adulting 101 Book 2 #LiveYourBestLife by Josh Burnette and Pete Hardesty