Why Dads Make Better Leaders, with Brandon Miller

Brandon Miller is an expert in Strengths-Based Organizational Development, who has helped businesses such as Bank of America and Tesla implement leadership and company culture programs. He is also a father of 7, who has co-authored two books about Strengths-Based Parenting.Brandon believes there are skills we learn as fathers that can help make us better managers and leaders in the workplace. In this interview, Brandon shares his story and explains some of the key lessons he has learned along the way. What you will learnThe story behind Brandon’s business, 34 Strong How organisations can apply strengths-based principlesThe three categories of timeGrind timeGreatnessGeniusBrandon’s fatherhood journey, with 7 kids and 4 grandchildren. How to manage work-life balance at different stages in your careerThree ways managers (and parents) can be perceived by staff (and kids)Advocate AdversaryAmbivalent  Leadership skills we learn as dads, that can also be applied in the workplaceWhy he and his wife decided to write a book about parentingWhat is Strengths-Based Parenting What are some of the strengths we can look for in our kidsThe difference between core and growth strengthsUnique strengths Brandon identified in his children About Brandon’s organisation: ‘incredible parents’More informationShow notes and links to the resources mentioned in this interview are available at https://thedadtrain.com/56 

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Scott Davison interviews experts on a range of topics covering self-improvement, relationships and parenting. Because being a dad is an amazing experience, but it can also be challenging. As with any great challenge, the more you put in - the more you get out. And you don’t want to look back with regrets that you didn’t give it your best shot. The Dad Train is a podcast for proactive dads who want to be their best. Sharing ideas and strategies on how to be a better man, a better partner and a better dad.