Raising Independent Kids with Courage and Compassion - Mike Weinberg
12/12/24 • 72 min
Mike Weinberg, a renowned author and sales management consultant, joins us for a heartfelt conversation on the Quarterback Dadcast about the intricate journey of fatherhood. Mike also hosts The Sales Management Simplified Podcast, which helps sales leaders and teams improve and energize their teams.
Imagine balancing pride with the necessity of letting go as your children carve their own paths. Mike shares his experiences raising three children, each on a unique journey. They have all taken different paths. His perspective on nurturing individual growth and supporting career choices, even when they deviate from initial expectations, is both enlightening and relatable.
Reflecting on his upbringing, Mike opens up about how his parents' divorce and frequent relocations shaped his desire for stability. He candidly shares the lessons learned from his father's wisdom and his mother's resilience, illustrating how these experiences have informed his approach to parenting and personal development. With humor and vulnerability, Mike inspired me to share a teenage job fiasco that instilled in me the values of integrity and accountability—lessons that now underpin my coaching and professional life. Thanks Mom!
Join us as we explore the dynamics of family relationships and the joy of shared experiences. The episode celebrates storytelling, touching on everything from the significance of Thanksgiving to the role of step-parents and the power of gratitude in navigating life's challenges. Through personal anecdotes and lively exchanges, we aim to inspire connections and offer insights that resonate with all listeners—dads, moms, and grandparents alike, leaving you with a renewed appreciation for the pivotal role of family in shaping our lives.
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Mike Weinberg, a renowned author and sales management consultant, joins us for a heartfelt conversation on the Quarterback Dadcast about the intricate journey of fatherhood. Mike also hosts The Sales Management Simplified Podcast, which helps sales leaders and teams improve and energize their teams.
Imagine balancing pride with the necessity of letting go as your children carve their own paths. Mike shares his experiences raising three children, each on a unique journey. They have all taken different paths. His perspective on nurturing individual growth and supporting career choices, even when they deviate from initial expectations, is both enlightening and relatable.
Reflecting on his upbringing, Mike opens up about how his parents' divorce and frequent relocations shaped his desire for stability. He candidly shares the lessons learned from his father's wisdom and his mother's resilience, illustrating how these experiences have informed his approach to parenting and personal development. With humor and vulnerability, Mike inspired me to share a teenage job fiasco that instilled in me the values of integrity and accountability—lessons that now underpin my coaching and professional life. Thanks Mom!
Join us as we explore the dynamics of family relationships and the joy of shared experiences. The episode celebrates storytelling, touching on everything from the significance of Thanksgiving to the role of step-parents and the power of gratitude in navigating life's challenges. Through personal anecdotes and lively exchanges, we aim to inspire connections and offer insights that resonate with all listeners—dads, moms, and grandparents alike, leaving you with a renewed appreciation for the pivotal role of family in shaping our lives.
Please don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts! Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!
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The Quarterback DadCast - Raising Independent Kids with Courage and Compassion - Mike Weinberg
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Hi , I'm Riley and I'm Ryder and this is my dad's show .
Speaker 2Well , hey , everybody , it's Casey Jaycox with the quarterback , dad cast . I want to say thank you to everyone who continues to listen . I also want to let you know that we will be having a few new sponsors as we get ready to head into 2025 and season six , which feels so
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