Fatherhood and Leadership

In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined once again by author and 12-year veteran of the United States Air Force, Jan Ackley. They delve into the essential role of fatherhood and the importance of being a strong, supportive presence in your children’s lives. Jan shares his insights, offering practical advice on how to be an effective leader at home.

Takeaways:

Be a leader and a father to your children.Engage in deep conversations with your children, asking them questions so they know they’re not alone.Foster a deep connection with your children by truly getting to know them and allowing them to know you.Adversity often brings valuable lessons for your children, so embrace it as an opportunity to learn.Teach the importance of thinking about others first.Being a good leader at home involves being present, showing responsibility for yourself, and demonstrating hard work.

Quotes:

“Fatherhood is caring and being there for your kids.”“It’s okay to feel uncomfortable.”“Don’t let adversity get you down, use it as a learning tool.”“It’s okay to be uncomfortable at times in your life because if you rise up you’ll end up being happier”“You can find storms in life everywhere if you look hard enough, but that’s not where you should be looking.”

MAKE THIS YOUR BEST DAY YET!