#025: Family Leadership with Barry Banther (Podcast)
On today’s episode, we have my longtime mentor and friend Barry Banther. Barry is a leadership consultant who speaks at corporate events across the U.S. and is the author of A Leader’s Gift: How to Earn the Right to Be Followed. This book addresses leadership principles that apply in both your professional and home life. […]
How to Get Your Husband to Do What You Want
I really to want to do things that please my wife, Susan. I try hard. But sometimes I miss the mark. When I do miss the mark, Susan might feel like I’m ignoring her, I don’t care, or that I just “don’t get it.” And when she feels that way, then I get frustrated […]
How to Handle Teenage Rebellion
In 5 Reasons Why Your Teen is Rebelling, I shared with you underlying reasons your teen may be rebelling. Once you understand why they are rebelling, you’ll have a clearer picture of what you can do about it. So let’s review different things teens struggle with, review why they struggle, and then answer the “Now what?” question. Teens struggle […]
#024: Mark Richt Interview on Parenting (Podcast)
On today’s episode we have the Head Coach of the University of Georgia football team, Mark Richt. Mark is one of 7 men to record over 102 wins in his first 11 seasons. He also won two SEC titles. Most importantly he is husband to Katharyn and father to Jon, David, Anna and Zach. Coach […]
5 Types of Powerful Words for Your Marriage
We all know that words are powerful and lasting. I can all too easily recall hurtful things that have been said about me and that I’ve said to others, and you can probably do the same. As I said in my blog 5 Toxins of the Tongue That Can Poison Your Marriage, words have the power to poison and even kill relationships.
Stop, Drop, and Roll: 3 Ways to Increase Family Time This Summer
When my son, Marky, was a little boy, one Saturday morning he showed me his ball and glove and said, “Dad, let’s play baseball.” Of course, since I’m Mr. Family Guy, I said, “Sure, son.” Right? Wrong. I said, “I don’t have time right now. I’m fixing the toilet. Just give me a few minutes.” Well, the minutes turned into hours and when I was ready to play ball that afternoon, my son said, “No thanks, Dad.”
#023: 7 Solid Strategies for Investing in Your Children (Podcast)
When it comes to handling money, a lot of you have mapped out clear financial investment strategies and goals for you and your family. Well, many of those same basic financial principles and investment strategies can also apply to parenting our children. So, in today’s episode, we’ll talk about 7 Solid Strategies for Investing in Your Children.
What to Do When Your Spouse is Close, but Distant
We all know what it’s like to have someone sitting right next to us, but whose mind and heart is miles and miles away. There are times at work when we’ll be in a meeting and someone will completely zone out though they’re sitting in the conference room with us. Their thoughts are well […]
Fatherlessness: Help Me Take a Stand on Breaking the Cycle
In the early 1990s, a national debate surfaced in our country. A number of people were suggesting that the role of a father in his child’s life was unimportant, unnecessary, and replaceable. On the other hand, many people like me were stunned. Of course, a father has a huge impact on the life of his child! And yet, we knew that it was up to us to prove to our culture that every child needs the love and care of a dad.
