What Fatherhood Taught Me About Leadership
It's Father's Day in Brazil! And as I sip on my morning coffee and get those lovingly handmade cards from my twins, I can't help but reflect on the wild ride of the past six years. You'd be surprised how much being a dad teaches about being a leader.
Celebrate What Makes Us Unique
My twins couldn’t be more different. One day, I'm making up stories about Darth Vader on a unicorn, and the next, it's about Elsa buddying up with Venom (he's apparently on a 'bad guys only' diet).
Everyone's wired differently. Tap into what resonates with each person to motivate them.
Create Strength in Differences
Born on the same day, yet my kids have wildly different talents. One's a math and singing whiz, and the other's a fashion designer in the making. But together? They help each other with their strengths, and they're unstoppable.
In the office or the living room, blending unique strengths is how collaboration magic happens.
Help Growth Through Taking Risks
Being a dad means sometimes biting your tongue while they learn. Watching my daughter take that daring leap off the couch? Heart-stopping. But hey, some lessons need to be learned hands-on.
Same in business: let people stretch their wings, even if they might falter. That's how we learn resilience and grit.
Keep Your Own Curiosity Alive
Kids have this uncanny knack for stumping you with the most left-field questions. "Daddy, if every person has a mom and a dad, and people didn't live when the dinosaurs existed, where did the first people come from?"
It's a humbling reminder that there's always some new perspective to learn. Stay curious, stay open.
Balance Your Life: Love and Accountability
There's also a world of difference between families and businesses. One's built on unconditional love, the other on relentless drive and accountability. But both require balance: the blend of kindness, responsibility, and having each other's backs.
A fulfilled life requires love and accountability, support and purpose, and clarity of expectations on all sides.
Conclusion: Parent or not, these insights can offer a great perspective in leading with empathy and understanding. Every day, being a dad hones my approach to life, work, and everything in between. Cheers to the lessons our little ones teach us, often without even realizing it!