#71 - Maximizing Your Impact as a Father: Lessons from a High School Principal and Father of Four

A Dad's Path

Will Braunstein

Parenting, Kids & Family

5 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 24 February 2023

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of A Dad's Path podcast, host Will Braunstein talks to Kevin Spainhour, author of the book "Dads, Leaders, & Father Figures." They discuss the importance of vulnerability, establishing non-negotiables, and creating golden times with your children.

Kevin, a father of four, has been an educator for over 20 years and is in his 11th year as a high school principal at a large public school. The conversation revolves around the themes and takeaways from his book and his experience as a father and a leader.

Highlights of the conversation include:

Non-negotiables and how to utilize them as new dads
Helping children deal with depression, anxiety, and fear
The significance of having golden times and quality time with your children
The importance of vulnerability and authenticity
Developing critical thinking skills in children from a young age
Recognizing children's spirit and individuality
Finding creative ways to spend quality time with children.

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0:00.0	Hi, and welcome to a Dad's Path podcast.
0:04.6	We're real dads solving everyday problems.
0:07.1	Each week we tackle issues that dads everywhere face and deliver actions you can take right
0:11.0	away.
0:12.0	Subscribe so you don't miss an episode and go to a dadspath.com to get our free newsletter
0:16.8	exclusively for dads.
0:18.7	Our goal is to help you make fatherhood count.
0:21.4	Dad all.
0:31.0	Hello, and welcome to another episode of a Dad's Path podcast.
0:36.7	I'm Will Braunstein.
0:37.7	Today, we're thrilled to be joined by Kevin Spanauer, co-author of Dad's Leaders and
0:42.2	Father Figures, creating influence and legacy for a lifetime.
0:46.2	Kevin's a father of four.
0:47.2	He's been an educator for more than 20 years, and he's in his 11th year being a high school
0:51.2	principal at a large public school.
0:53.2	He's been a basketball coach and was named the district principal of the year a couple
0:56.5	years ago, so he's very good at what he does.
0:59.1	In this book, Kevin shares insights and practical strategies from preparing for fatherhood and
1:04.1	all the way to raising independent adults.
1:06.4	So we'll be talking today about some of those key themes and takeaways from his book,
1:10.1	as well as his own experience as a father and a leader.
1:12.5	So sit back, relax, and join us for this engaging conversation with Kevin.
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