Fire Your Father
Last week, I was interviewed on the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast. During the interview, I mentioned firing my father. It brought a good laugh but I wanted to take the chance to further explain myself,…
The Father You Want to Be
I ran across this commercial while watching tv the other day and in light of Father’s Day yesterday, I wanted to share with all of you. After you watch it, I think you’ll see why…
The Curse of Criticism
“You need to control yourself!” “You’re screwing up!” “People in our family don’t do that!” All parents say stuff like this and it’s usually well-intended. We want our children and grandchildren to grow up to…
Sheep Without a Shepherd
Kids are like sheep. They’re on their way to independence but for now, they’re powered by their youth and energy and endangered by their lack of experience. Unlike sheep, they can learn from their mistakes…
5 of My Father Failures
As I look back on my earliest days of fatherhood, I see some things I could have done. They’re commonly repeated failures among fathers. Here are five of the biggest. Hopefully, they provide a timely…
Engaging Granddad, Part II
When a grandparent dies, there’s always this angst of “I wish I’d have asked them more questions.” There’s so much I wish I knew about where my parents came from, what they were like when…
Engaging Granddad, Part I
I’m always quoting John Maxwell as saying “Grandchildren are your reward for not killing your kids.” They are pretty special. But there’s responsibility along with that love and somebody has to be the first mover…
Are You An Approachable Dad?
Two qualities you must develop if you want your children to turn to you. By Steve Farrar _____________________________________________________________________ “You should have been there! The second Radical Mentoring retreat was this weekend and God showed up…
What Kind of Father Will Your Son Be?
(Honoring your father and mother – Part II) Unless something big happens, you’ll father as you were fathered. They say we become who we are from our DNA, or experiences and the decisions we make….
Honor Your Father and Mother
Blake is a new friend. When his mom began to experience dementia and was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, he spent the next 10 years caring for her. His company’s IPO gave him the resources to…
