Navigating Change w/Empathy & Authority: Thomas von Ahn's Dual Role in Business and Fatherhood | Ep. 3

01/26/24 • 57 min

In this episode of "Podcast Mark," guest Thomas von Ahn into the parallels between leadership in business and principles of fatherhood, especially during changing times. Thomas, with his extensive experience in digital marketing and running agencies, shares insights on leadership, employee management, and parenting, drawing parallels between these realms.

TOPICS

Leadership and Fatherhood: Thomas discusses how the qualities of a good leader are similar to those of a good parent. He emphasizes the importance of training people (be it employees or children) to be independent but treating them well enough that they maintain a strong, positive relationship with you.
Handling Success and Failure: The discussion revolves around how to deal with success and, more importantly, failure, both in a professional environment and at home. Thomas shares personal stories to illustrate how handling failure and success shapes leadership and parenting styles.
Empathy in Leadership and Parenting: Thomas talks about the importance of empathy in understanding and supporting employees and children, especially during their challenging phases.
Discipline and Structure: The conversation touches upon the importance of discipline and structure in raising children and managing employees, highlighting that people often crave and thrive in structured environments.
Adaptability and Open-mindedness: Thomas and Mark discuss the need to adapt to changing times, both in technology and generational values, and how this adaptability is crucial in both business leadership and parenting.
Teaching and Learning from the Next Generation: Thomas shares how he learns from his children and employees, especially in areas where he might not be as adept, highlighting the reciprocal nature of learning and teaching in leadership and parenting.
Maintaining Relationships: The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of maintaining strong relationships with children and employees, even through failures or when paths diverge.

LINKS
Viral Solutions: hhttps://viralsolutions.net/
Thomas von Ahn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tvonahn/

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TOPICS

Leadership and Fatherhood: Thomas discusses how the qualities of a good leader are similar to those of a good parent. He emphasizes the importance of training people (be it employees or children) to be independent but treating them well enough that they maintain a strong, positive relationship with you.
Handling Success and Failure: The discussion revolves around how to deal with success and, more importantly, failure, both in a professional environment and at home. Thomas shares personal stories to illustrate how handling failure and success shapes leadership and parenting styles.
Empathy in Leadership and Parenting: Thomas talks about the importance of empathy in understanding and supporting employees and children, especially during their challenging phases.
Discipline and Structure: The conversation touches upon the importance of discipline and structure in raising children and managing employees, highlighting that people often crave and thrive in structured environments.
Adaptability and Open-mindedness: Thomas and Mark discuss the need to adapt to changing times, both in technology and generational values, and how this adaptability is crucial in both business leadership and parenting.
Teaching and Learning from the Next Generation: Thomas shares how he learns from his children and employees, especially in areas where he might not be as adept, highlighting the reciprocal nature of learning and teaching in leadership and parenting.
Maintaining Relationships: The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of maintaining strong relationships with children and employees, even through failures or when paths diverge.

LINKS
Viral Solutions: hhttps://viralsolutions.net/
Thomas von Ahn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tvonahn/

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Juggling Startups and Strollers: The Etan Polinger Chronicles of Business and Fatherhood in 2023

Welcome to the chaotic yet rewarding world of balancing business growth, parenting, and staying sane (or at least trying to). Today's guest is Etan Polinger, a two-year veteran in the entrepreneurial battlefield and a father of a toddler. Join us as he shares his rollercoaster journey through 2023. From the highs of speaking at a major marketing event to the struggles of managing a startup and dad duties, this episode is a no-holds-barred exploration of life's messy but beautiful moments.

TOPICS
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- Personal Growth and Advice Taking: Embracing the 'know-nothing' mindset and the power of listening to those who've walked the path.
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- The Importance of Niche Marketing: Why focusing on a specific market segment can be a game-changer.
- Work-Life Balance: Finding joy in simplicity and redefining success on personal terms.
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- Productivity Hacks: Innovative ways to manage time and stay focused.
LINKS
Prosperous Media: https://prosperousmedia.us/
Etan Polinger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/etan-polinger/

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From Human to Visionary: Transcending Excuses & Taking Action w/Elite Visionary Justin Breen | Ep. 4

In this episode of "Podcast Mark," Mark has an intense, philosophical conversation with Justin Breen about personal transformation, connecting with visionaries, and achieving higher levels of consciousness. Justin explains that he spends his time focused on his family and connecting with elite visionaries who have both genius brains and hearts. His goal is to help these visionaries serve humanity, as he believes they create most of the value in the world.

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Learn how elite visionary Justin Breen spends his time focused on family and connecting with genius-level minds who can impact humanity.
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LINKS
BrEpic Network: https://brepicnetwork.org/
Justin Breen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbreen1/

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