This is part of a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts to be known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts.  Each Monday host David Hirsch interviews one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family.  

This Monday’s guest is Jon Heckert of Madisonville, LA who is a vice president of human resources at K.L. Breeden & Sons, LLC a privately held, family-owned and operated, trucking & transportation company.  Jon is also father of a son with disabilities and a volunteer with Ainsley’s Angels. 

Jon and his wife, Doris, have been married for 18 years and are the proud parents of Jackson (17) who was diagnosed invitro with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) a rare disease that causes permanent tightening of the baby’s muscles, skin and tendons that make their joints short and stiff. Arthrogryposis means crooking (bending) of the joint. “Artho” means joint, and “gryposis” means crooking.

Jon has been part of the Wednesday night SFN Mastermind Group and was featured in episode #83 of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast in January of 2020. 

Show Notes -
Phone – (225) 328-9537
Email – jdheckert@gmail.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanheckert/
Jon's SFN Dad To Dad Podcast #83 – https://tinyurl.com/ycky989d
Ainsley's Angels - https://ainsleysangels.org/

Jon's favorite book reviewed as part of the SFN Mastermind Group is Smart Leadeship by Mark Miller.

About the SFN Mastermind Group – 

WHAT- 
SFN Mastermind Group dads meet weekly by Zoom for 75 minutes. Each meeting:
◦            starts with a round of wins from the past week,
◦            includes a discussion of the current book (6 per year) being reviewed,
◦            has two Dad-In-The-Middle sessions for dads to share a challenge, and
◦            ends with a recap and look at the week ahead. 

WHO - 
SFN Mastermind Group Dads are those:
◦            seeking meaningful friendships with like-minded dads,
◦            willing to invest their time and make a financial commitment,
◦            looking for a safe place to be open and authentic, and
◦            who realize seeking advice is a strength, not a weakness.  

WHY - 
SFN Mastermind Group Dads benefit by:
◦            realizing they are NOT alone
◦            having better relationships with their spouse,
◦            developing improved understandings of their child(ren),
◦            tapping into the experience and wisdom of others,
◦            getting weekly encouragement from like-minded dads, and
◦            creating a pathway to become the best version of themselves

21st Century Dads Foundation is looking to provide 100 special needs fathers with the opportunity to be part of the class of 2024 Mastermind Group.   

Curious to learn more?
Are you looking to meet like-minded dads?
Do you feel like something is missing?  
SFN Mastermind Group FAQs - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/  
Schedule A Call - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group-inquiry-form/