EP 6: Thursday Thoughts – Don’t Run or Fight: Pull Up a Chair and Have the Conversation

In this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Josh Fisher reflects on Frank Davis’s thought-provoking question from Episode 5:

How do we love our neighbor while holding space for freedom of thought?

Josh dives into the paradox of human connection, how we can honor others’ perspectives without compromising our own, and how love and freedom of thought don’t have to be opposites.

From emotional intelligence to curiosity over certainty, Josh explores what it really takes to lead with authenticity and live Off Script. If you're wrestling with how to hold compassion in a world full of division, this one's for you.

🖊️ Josh shares his personal journal response and invites you to do the same. 📩 Email your entry to: Episode 5 with Frank Davis for a powerful conversation about life, leadership, and yes—love.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

• Emotional Intelligence is Foundational: Self-awareness and self-management are key to navigating conflict and difference with grace.

• Choose Curiosity Over Certainty: Being right feels good—but being curious leads to deeper understanding and growth.

• Focus on What You Can Control: You can’t control others' beliefs or actions, but you can control how you respond—with kindness, integrity, and respect.

• Lead by Example, Especially When It’s Hard: Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one’s watching. That’s real leadership.

• Have the Courage to Stay: When conflict arises, resist the urge to flee or fight. Stay, listen, ask questions—you might learn something.

• Be Willing to Be the Change: Like MJ said: “If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make a change.”

The Off Script Journal

Reflect on today’s episode with the Off Script Journal. This week’s prompt: "How do you lead with love while making space for others' freedom of thought?"

Start journaling here: 👉 Download the Off Script Journal