Being the leader your family needs

Jun 21·1 min read

Been thinking a lot about what it means to be a man and a father. Too many guys are checked out or expecting their wives to make all the decisions. I'm trying to be the kind of man my kids can look up to. That means I'm present, I make decisions with conviction, I keep my word and I teach them that their word is everything. It's not about being a dictator it's about taking responsibility for leading your family with integrity.

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DDan R.New DadJun 22

This hits different when you've got kids watching everything you do. I realized pretty quick that being present matters way more than being perfect. It's the small stuff like actually putting the phone down at dinner that they remember.

VVic H.RegularJun 21

This hits home, man. I learned early on that my daughter didn't care if I was the 'leader' in some traditional sense - she just needed to see me showing up and making decisions WITH my wife, not instead of her. Leadership in our house means we're a team.

WWill R.RegularJun 21

Real talk - I used to think being the leader meant having all the answers. Three kids later, I realized it's more about being present and willing to learn alongside them and your partner. That's the vibe you're picking up on and it's the right one.

RRick M.RegularJun 21

Man, this is real. With four kids I don't have the luxury of being checked out even if I wanted to be. But honestly that's been a gift. Forces you to show up.

JJosephNew DadJun 22

Curious what specific things you're working on? I've been trying to lead by example more with my kids instead of just telling them what to do.