Dads Who Lead with Thomas Pfanner
The Dad Edge Podcast
Larry Hagner
4.8 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 7 August 2023
⏱️ 71 minutes
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Summary
Thomas Pfanner is the Founder and CEO of Dads Who Lead which aims to help dads dramatically improve connection and leadership within their families. He is a Licensed Health and PE Teacher in Oregon Western University.
In this episode of the Dad Edge podcast, Larry Hagner interviews Thomas Pfanner, who shares his unique journey into fatherhood. Thomas Pfanner talks about how he unexpectedly became a father at a young age and the challenges he faced. They also discuss the importance of leadership in fatherhood and how becoming a father changed his perspective on life.
One of the key themes that emerges from the podcast is the importance of parental support in navigating the challenges of unexpected fatherhood. Thomas Pfanner shares his experience of telling his parents about his impending fatherhood and the profound impact their support had on him. When he told his mother about the situation, she responded with calm and support, assuring him that they would figure it out together. This simple yet powerful response gave him the confidence and reassurance he needed to face the situation head-on.
The focus shifts to the subsequent years of the father-son relationship. Thomas discusses pivotal moments and lessons learned during this time. He shares how he made the decision to move away temporarily to finish school but returned once his son started kindergarten. This decision demonstrates his commitment to being present in his son's life and providing him with stability. Thomas's wife also plays a crucial role in supporting their relationship. She recognizes the importance of proximity and encourages the move back to be closer to the child.
The father's journey demonstrates the importance of self-reflection, taking ownership of one's flaws, and adapting one's leadership style to meet the needs of their child. Through this process, the father was able to strengthen his bond with his son and provide him with the guidance and support he needed to thrive.
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| 0:00.0 | Stop parenting and start leading. |
| 0:03.6 | That is a quote from my guest today, |
| 0:05.8 | and when I first heard that, when I first read it too, |
| 0:09.2 | it hit me in the heart big time, and between the eyes, |
| 0:12.8 | maybe in the balls too a little bit, from that line. |
| 0:15.6 | Today, my amazing guests and I share several different strategies. |
| 0:18.8 | One, being why ownership over results is so important, |
| 0:24.0 | how we can teach our kids to be the main character in their life |
| 0:27.4 | and not the supporting role, |
| 0:29.0 | and why building a connection through learned skills |
| 0:32.0 | is critical to having the best relationship with our kids possible. |
| 0:38.0 | Welcome to the Dad Edge Podcast. |
| 0:41.0 | The Dad Edge movement creates leaders of men, |
| 0:44.0 | leaders of families, and leaders of communities. |
| 0:47.0 | We will not only impact this generation of fathers, |
| 0:50.0 | but the next generation as well. |
| 0:52.0 | The kids we are raising will have better chances |
| 0:55.0 | and odds stacked in their favor because of the amazing example |
| 0:58.0 | that their fathers emulated for them. |
| 1:01.0 | We are here to change the world. |
| 1:03.0 | We are here to change relationships. |
| 1:05.0 | We are here to positively disrupt this generation of fathers, |
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