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Tom Lambotte lives in Cleveland, Oh with his wife and 4 kids, Eliana, Atreyu, Malia and Kaia -- along with two ancient English bulldogs Zeus and Luna and his mother-in-law. He is the founder and CEO of GlobalMac IT, a national Managed Service Provider that provides legal technology services to Mac-Based law firms. Their mission is to help entrepreneurs grow by leveraging technology and they are slowly expanding into other markets. He has a passion for entrepreneurship and in addition to being a speaker, author and thought-leader in his space, is starting to coach heart-centered high-performers by invitation and referral only. And he does this all in under 35 hours a week and extremely limited travel. In today's episode, he joins us to share his experiences facing tragedy in losing two sons and his wife and how they persevered and grew their family through adoption. KEY TAKEAWAYS: The difference between open and closed adoptions Planned vs. emergency placements How to help friends during dark days Using crowdfunding to help pay for adoption INSPIRING QUOTE "There is more than one way to build a family." - Tom Lambotte "What's your plan? What are you willing to go through to build a family?" - Tom Lambotte EPISODE RESOURCES Global Mac IT Follow on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook The Family Board Meeting: Is Business Success Hurting Your Family? PEOPLE MENTIONED Jim Sheils JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. LEAVE A REVIEW If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Thriving under big challenges The benefits of kids seeing you put in the work How to react when your kids are being bullied Getting your kids to open up and talk to you Balancing tough love with an open heart Deep listening for deep connection How knowing what you want can save your marriage How to defuse a fight with your spouse

Intimacy Expert, Allana Pratt inspires open-hearted, unapologetic living with delicious sass. Her inspiring vulnerability and courage has landed her a featured weekly column on the GoodMenProject, featured as an Icon of Influence, and as Guest Expert on The Jenny McCarthy Show, Huffington Post, People Magazine, Forbes, CBS, TLC and FOX. This cum laude graduate of Columbia University is the Author of 4 books, has interviewed Whoopi Goldberg, Alanis Morissette and Dr. Bernie Seigel and Hosts the edgy Podcast "Intimate Conversations" where listeners learn to thrive after heartbreak and find the relationship they deserve. A certified coach, Allana was asked by Leeza Gibbons to coach her during Dancing with the Stars. With over 4 million viewers on YouTube, Allana is the go-to authority for those wanting to create healthy, thriving intimate relationships with themselves first, and with their partners. In today's episode, she joins the podcast to talk about the do's and don'ts when it comes to Valentine's Day. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Why being the "bank of the river" for your spouse is key What does Valentine's Day mean to you and your wife? Valentine's day is an opportunity to align values with actions What's fun for you, and fun for her? Treat holidays in a way that's true for you Do what turns her on. End of story. It's not just about what happens ON Valentines Day, it's about the WEEK before Valentine's Day Why a car wash can lead to epic connection Winning on V-day is more about inner work, than outer gifts INSPIRING QUOTE "Use Valentine's Day as a reminder to align your actions with your priority that marriage and love need feeding." - Allana Pratt "There is no right answer, there are just different ways. So let go of having to do it right, let go of it being the right or wrong way." - Allana Pratt EPISODE RESOURCES Alanna Pratt Website Follow on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram VDAY -- get a FREE $97 gift PEOPLE MENTIONED Christopher Lochhead JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. LEAVE A REVIEW If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show! [read more] Disclaimer: The transcription you're about to read was produced digitally. It's 95% accurate, however at times, the system interprets words incorrectly, so if you're shrugging your shoulders saying, "What the heck?" — just skip that word/sentence and read on :) Thanks and happy readi 137_-_How_to_Win_Valentine's_Day_with_Allana_Pratt[/read]

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Stephen Gillett is the co-founder and former CEO at Chronicle—an Alphabet company born out of X, The Moonshot Factory—and is an executive advisor to the CEO at Google. As one of the youngest CIOs of a Fortune 500 company in history, he was responsible for leading the technological transformation of Starbucks under Howard Schultz. Stephen's previous positions included CIO at Corbis, working directly with Bill Gates; President at Best Buy; and COO at Symantec. As an avid lifelong gamer, Wired also recognized him as an innovative Guild Master in World of Warcraft. Stephen lives in Silicon Valley with his high school sweetheart and their eight children. In today's episode, Stephen joins the podcast to talk about the role gaming plays in his household, and how it's helped his family develop deeper connections. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Getting kids involved in business How to create a 17 year old story The logistics of 8 kids The greatest gift he could give his kids Why his kids need to be 8 years old to play video games How epic gaming experiences help explain the important aspects of life The power of connecting with your kids through their favorite games "Before you get furious, get curious" Why reviewing digital usage stats with your kids can help them correct usage time themselves Disney Circle Service Keeping online gaming safe Why tablets are bad babysitters EPISODE RESOURCES Stephen Gillet | Follow on Twitter From Simi Valley To Silicon Valley: A Story of Hard Work, Serendipity, and Questing by Stephen Gillett One Last Talk by Philip McKernan PEOPLE MENTIONED Philip McKernan QUOTES "It's very hard to be selfish in a family of 8." - Stephen Gillett "Before you get furious, get curious." - Stephen Gillett JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. LEAVE A REVIEW If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Turning dinner into the board room 3 steps to building resilience The importance of acceptance Knowing who you are Mental awareness is mental health When you flip, digging into why How your brain wants to interpret events Understanding activating events and how to defuse them EPISODE RESOURCES The Success Corps Follow on Instagram, Facebook JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. LEAVE A REVIEW If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

Ali Jafarian is a serial entrepreneur and software engineer with over a decade of experience building technology. He built his first website back in 2005 when the internet was a place for tables and Flash. Since then he's consulted for Fortune 500's, worked with start-ups in various phases, and launched several online businesses of his own. Ali loves helping start-ups and small businesses with early stage development and growth. In today's episode, Ali shares his advice for improving your environment and becoming an eco conscious family. KEY TAKEAWAYS: The anxiety of the holidays Running a zero-waste household The 100 things movement "Don't do nothing because you can't do everything, do something, anything" How decisions you make today impact 18 generations Creating an eco-friendly environment for your kids Become the king of composting Cutting your trash in half Asking, "Where did this come from, and where is it going next?" Thinking globally, acting locally EPISODE RESOURCES AliJafarian.com Follow on Twitter, Facebook PEOPLE MENTIONED Purdeep Sangha JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. LEAVE A REVIEW If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

Purdeep Sangha is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, life and business mastery strategist. He is also a husband and a father. Purdeep Sangha is widely known as "The Strategist for Men In Business". He has a deep passion for helping men rise above. By giving them the tools, skills, intelligence and systems to remove roadblocks and bottlenecks so people can focus on growing their income and enhancing their life. Today, he joins the podcast to discuss how to deal with different life experiences, cultivate presence, and energies by tapping into the secrets of true masculinity. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Impact of being a Father How to deal with different life experiences What to carry moving forward and what to put a stop to? How to give back to family and to others How to cultivate presence and energies How to get yourself completely immersed in the moment The difference between the masculine and feminine energy What principles of innovation apply to family life? Family Purpose EPISODE RESOURCES PurdeepSangha.com The Male Entrepreneur Podcast Follow Purdeep Sangha on Twitter, Insta, LinkedIn, Youtube PEOPLE MENTIONED Tony Robbins Hal Elrod Kim Anami JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. LEAVE A REVIEW If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

For several months now, my 5-year old has been playing with Army Men characters. We set up epic battles together, and then he typically tells me something like, "My guy is going to snipe your guy!" His army always seems to win — by a long shot! I've loved this time with him. And then I saw a dark side. Let me begin by saying... I have no problem with my sons playing "Good guy, bad buy" games. I have no problem with my sons talking about, or acting out fighting scenes, as they often do with toy sticks, swords or other weapons they manufacture. I have no problem with my sons learning how to protect themselves and others, figuratively and literally. I have no problem with any child learning about the warrior that lives within them, and all of us. As a kid, I got tremendous value from studying martial arts. I loved the karate kid movie. I played cops and robbers. In church I learned about evil, and the forces that stood against it. What I do have a problem with is... Senseless violence. I do have a problem when fighting has no moral compass. I have a problem with attacking others from a place of anger or revenge. "An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind." ― Mahatma Gandhi I see a problem when fighting becomes an addiction, an identity, and the only place to feel and fuel power. "Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster." ― Friedrich Nietzsche I have a problem if peace isn't part of the conversation. "Dad, how do soldiers killing each other solve the world's problems?" ― Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes As Ocean played more and more with the army men, I realized there was only one conversation happening. That conversation was about dominating and destroying me. He had only one story in his mind -- win at all costs. While I want my son feel like a winner, in this case, I felt the story he was living out daily needed some expansion. To add texture and open his awareness around this subject, my wife and I decided to add some new characters to the story. For Christmas, one of his presents were army men who instead of carrying bazookas, were doing yoga :) *Click here to see how Ocean reacted! It's priceless.

This Deserves Love with Philip McKernan Philip Mckernan is a courageous husband and a father of two amazing kids. He is an Inspirational Speaker, Writer & Filmmaker. Philip has worked with entrepreneurs and business leaders all over the world. Philip is the founder and is spearheading the One Last Talk™ movement. As a speaker, he has inspired and challenged the Canadian Olympic Team and The Pentagon to name a few. He has traveled to 80 countries around the globe, built an orphanage in Peru, written 5 books despite being dyslexic and created his first documentary film called Give & Grow. Philip believes the path to a happy and fulfilling life is found through the meaning we derive in life through the WORK we do, our relationship to OTHERS and the most important relationship of all, the one with one's SELF. Today, he joins the podcast to discuss how to build and cultivate a strong relationship with your children and recover from failures as a parent. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Enlightenment not entitlement Travelling with kids Understanding and honoring the your child's problems How to cultivate breakthrough moments with people Hearing vs. Listening How to recover from your failures as a parent How to approach apologies with your children How to put your family first Why an apology must begin with forgiveness Healing your past wounds as a father/parent Closure for your past EPISODE RESOURCES PhilipMcKernan.com Follow Phillip McKernan on Twitter, Insta, Facebook, YouTube One Last Talk JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. LEAVE A REVIEW If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

Sean Wenger is the Executive Vice President of Client Services at Fathom, one of the nation's largest independent digital marketing agencies. Sean leads a high-performance team including many ultra-successful millennials. He has a passion for entrepreneurship and has leveraged his strong track record with a Fortune 100 organization to expedite his experience and obtain significant leadership roles at a young age. In today's episode, he joins us to discuss about the struggles of a person has to improve and progress in life as a parent. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Sean's family holiday tradition at the cleveland orchestra Can you spoil kids with too many toys? The difference between asking, "What do you want for Christmas?" vs. "What do you want to experience this Christmas?" The benefits of hosting a dad dinner A breakdown of the agenda for the All-Star Dads dinner The greatest struggle men face Feeling like your failing as a dad Jon's open and honest comments about emotional mastery Building the muscle of "being present" Giving kids permission to call you out EPISODE RESOURCES Sean Wenger | Twitter , Facebook FathomDelivers JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. LEAVE A REVIEW If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

Scott Harrison is a husband and a father of two kids. He is the author of the New York Times Bestseller, Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World. He is also the founder and current CEO of the non-profit charity: water. For thirteen years, he has raised about four hundred million bucks and funded 44 thousand water projects in 28 countries. In today's episode he joins the podcast to discuss about the life experience he has as a father of a middle-class family. KEY TAKEAWAYS: How to talk to your kids? Where to improve your relationship as a parent Little things you can do to spend more time with your kids How does success look like with your family?

Today I'm re-sharing The 5 Habits of Front Row Dads LIVE Masterclass that I held with Hal Elrod. If you missed it earlier in the year, now's your chance to listen (or re-listen!) Hal and I speak about the relationship that a parent should strengthen with their children, the values that a person needs to prioritize, and the love that they have for themselves that could highly affect their mental, emotional, and physical health beyond their environment. While this episode is a replay of our masterclass, the topics discussed will most definitely help you step up in achieving your family goals in 2020 - so it's very much relevant and I believe there's a ton of value you can take from this. Key Takeaways How to win at home AND in your business How to keep your cool and find emotional invincibility How to communicate so your kids will listen How to think about education that will prepare your kids for a lifetime of achievement and fulfillment How to connect with your wife, get aligned and deepen your bond. The framework for a family meeting How to find continuous growth, so you can lead powerfully at any stage or age. and so much more! Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

Gabe Saclolo lives in Loudoun County with his devoted wife, Joann and three energetic and loving boys, Chase, Cam, and Caleb. He works for the government and is a Real Estate on the side. He is the Owner and Founder of The Trustworthy Home Buyer, which aims to provide stress-free real estate solutions to homeowners with trust and integrity. In his company, they believe that "Trust cannot be bought, it must be earned." They focus on earning your trust and providing you with a solution that is tailored specifically to your situation. Today, he joins the podcast to discuss the important challenges and areas to be aware of in living your life as a strong husband and an active role-model to your kids. KEY TAKEAWAYS: What is a Sustainable Health Standard? What's is the Live Longer, Last Longer philosophy? The Daily Sweat Challenge Important areas to be aware of in being a great father What does an active & healthy family look like? EPISODE RESOURCES The Game Changers Front Row Dads | Facebook Group PEOPLE MENTIONED Matt Rzepka JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. LEAVE A REVIEW If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

John Berardi is a Canadian-American entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Precision Nutrition, the world's largest nutrition coaching, education, and software company. He's also the founder of Change Maker Academy, devoted to helping would-be change makers turn their passion for health and fitness into a powerful purpose and a wildly successful career. Over the last 15 years he's advised Apple, Equinox, Nike, and Titleist, as well as the San Antonio Spurs, Carolina Panthers, US Open Champ Sloane Stephens, and 2-division UFC Champ Georges St. Pierre. He's also been named one of the 20 smartest coaches in the world and 100 most influential people in health and fitness. He currently lives in Ontario, Canada with his wife and four children, although they tend to escape the cold Canadian winters by spending January to April in warmer places. Today, he joins the podcast to discuss the healthy rules and habits to apply to your children in keeping a strong household, considering their perspective to you as a parent. KEY TAKEAWAYS: The "More of, Less of" exercise What does real play look like? How activity helps build good eating habits Do kids need supplements? The importance of self regulation The most commonly used phrase in the Berardi house How to gain control by getting quieter How parents can bully their kids Leadership by example, not by authority The power of "Is that the best choice for you right now?" Compassionate questioning The 2 things John will fund with his kids, and the rest is theirs How much should we let our kids struggle? EPISODE RESOURCES John Berardi.com Follow on Twitter, Insta, Facebook Precision Nutrition Change Maker by John Berardi Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy PEOPLE MENTIONED Hal Elrod Kim Anami Ray Dalio Phil Caravaggio Warren Buffet JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. LEAVE A REVIEW If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

Matt Rzepka is a CPA, businessman, and a family man first. What Matt has discovered in his 20 years as a CPA is that there are opportunities that can help families and businesses keep more of their hard earned money through proper income tax planning. In addition to being a CPA and a CFP® professional, Matt has earned quite a list of licenses & certifications throughout his career. It is the combination of Matt's training and education, alongside his practical real-world experience that allows him to assist clients in a forward-thinking manner. Today, he joins the podcast to discuss how he keeps track of family and business, as well as his action steps and strategies for income tax planning. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Impact of financial planning to families How to integrate family into business? Family Bank Concept Greatest sources of tension between married couples Investing long term with short term capital 3 places to put your family's money Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Visit FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review http://frontrowdads.com/review Website For more information, visit FrontRowDads.com

Steve is a passionate pilot, travel entrepreneur and wander addict who spends time bringing ideas to life across different sectors including travel, fitness and not-for-profit. Steve has founded a number of successful companies – the key, he reckons, is to continue to be excited and motivated by change. He's on a mission to empower other like-minded people, young and old to wander, wonder and be curious about where their true hearts desires may lead them. After experiencing burn out as a young entrepreneur with a young family, Steve found flying helped him take control and take flight, so he is passionate about empowering people around the world to do the same with a program he is runway testing called "wander pilot". Steve is a talented creative strategist who activates change and encourages people to think outside the square. In this episode, Steve shares his evolving journey as a dad, the idea behind his Evolve camp events and why it's so important to always have open, courageous conversations in order for your family to truly evolve. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Being an evolving dad and finding your parenting style while navigating separation The culture of Evolve camps - bringing people together, having courageous conversations and discovering what makes your heart tick Why creating a safe place to talk is important for you and your relationships with friends and family What has informed Steve's dad philosophy? The best way to reconnect and establish safety with your kids when you haven't been together for a while The value of conscious communication - how can you be honest with your partner without being critical EPISODE RESOURCES Wonder and Wander JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. LEAVE A REVIEW If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

Alan Stein, Jr. teaches proven strategies to improve organizational performance, create effective leadership, increase team cohesion and collaboration, and develop winning mindsets, rituals, and routines. As a successful business owner and veteran basketball performance coach, Alan spent 15+ years working with the highest-performing athletes on the planet (including NBA superstar Kevin Durant). As a keynote speaker and the author of Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best, he now transfers that vast experience to help businesses and organizations develop championship-level performance, leadership, culture, and accountability. In this episode, I spoke to Alan about how he is raising his game with the kids by creating rules and frameworks, what is The Next Play philosophy, why is it important to praise progress instead of outcomes and how to navigate 'sharenting.' KEY TAKEAWAYS: How does storytelling work at home with Alan's kids - routines and rituals to tell stories at night Why is it important to not get caught up in your failure and create an environment where mistakes are okay - and when constructive criticism is okay About the WIN (What's Important Now) mentality - and being able to move to the next play Balancing kids and work - how to be present with your family and block out intentional time Sharenting - the positives and negatives of involving your kids into your online life Developing your kids' relationship with competition - how to let your kids experience winning and encourage growth rather than victory EPISODE RESOURCES Front Row Dads - Marcus Sheridan AlanSteinJunior.com Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. LEAVE A REVIEW If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. LEAVE A REVIEW If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

Nir Eyal is a superhuman who writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. He's been with his wife for 18 years, and has a beautiful teenage daughter. Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir's writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today. In this episode, Nir is going to talk about the psychology behind distraction, why we don't do the things we know we should do, and how to make time for traction and plan your day with intent. KEY TAKEAWAYS: What do we mean by the word distraction? Why all behavior is stimulated by desire to escape discomfort - mastering internal triggers and understanding the reasons for your distraction. How to deal with external triggers, particularly the stuff you can't plan for. How to keep on the same page with your wife and kids, and what does an indistractable home environment look like? The difference between distraction and diversion - incorporating spontaneity into your schedule. QUOTE "There is no distraction that we cannot defeat by planning ahead." - Nir Eyal EPISODE RESOURCES Nir Eyal - Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life Nir Eyal's Blog and Website Other Useful Resources for Managing Distraction Self-Determination Theory Schedule Marker Tool Distraction Guid Habits vs routines article JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. LEAVE A REVIEW If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

In this episode, I'm talking about the latest Front Row Dads Retreat, where we spent 3 days in San-Diego with the intention of being better family men. I'm joined by Front Row Dads members, Kelly Gilson and Brad Johnson, who participated in the retreat. Together we'll go through the best and most impactful practices and ideas that came out of it. KEY TAKEAWAYS: The importance of having one-on-one time with your kid Are your energy and reaction the most important factors in a parenting relationship and a marriage? Everything comes to an end, or why you should make the most of the time you have with your family members Do we take for granted the people who are closest to us, and what effect does it have on them? How can setting up new traditions and creating communities help build up momentum for the future of our kids Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

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When it comes to being a great father, husband and businessman, there's no better person to talk to than Arel Moodie. Arel and I met about 11 years ago at an event, and since then I have watched his career take off. Family man and co-author of The Peculiar Purple Penguin Children's Book, Arel Moodie has been with his wife for 17 years and they have two wonderful kids together. When he's not helping his kids find purple penguin clues he can be found giving motivational speeches to schools and businesses or coaching consultants. Today, he joins the podcast to discuss what rules and activities help him better connect with his kids and what it took to create "The Peculiar Purple Penguin" book, an essential guide to helping an upset child calm down and focus during a meltdown. KEY TAKEAWAYS: How can you balance 'kids being kids' and teaching responsibility - training your kids with the right principles and creating age appropriate responsibilities. Who was a role model for Arel growing up, and what was missing that he's now trying to fulfill as a father himself? How to demonstrate a great relationship with your wife to your kids and teach them respect for their mother. How did "The Peculiar Purple Penguin" come to be - learning how to fight with your wife the right way and channeling your children's anger into focus. Revealing the secrets of a great story and what the writing process of a children's book is like. INSPIRING QUOTE "Don't be superman in public but Clark Kent at home." – Arel Moodie JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post and received value from this episode, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway? Write it in the comments below. EPISODE RESOURCES The Peculiar Purple Penguin Children's Book CONNECT WITH US Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes TRANSCRIPTS RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here. SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below to leave a voicemail.

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Show highlights The power of dreaming together How to define a dream At what age should we start talking about dreams with our kids How to give space to dream, then get practical Who's the real dream killer How to move towards dreams despite your fear Allowing your kids to try things without taking over Why you should talk to your kids about Teddy Roosevelt 1 movie every family must watch Letting your kids have the last word The best advice Mitch has received as a Dad Links Movie — Rudy Movie — Peanut Butter Falcon Story of Teddy Roosevelt About Mitch Mathews Mitch Matthews is a keynote speaker, success coach and best-selling author. He speaks to student, corporate, non-profit and association audiences around the world on the power of "DREAM. THINK. DO." In 2006, Mitch started the "BIG Dream Gathering." Originally, it was supposed to be something his friends and family could do for a few hours to get clear on their dreams, but this simple concept became a movement that hasn't stopped since! Thousands of dreams have been launched as a result! He's become a well-respected thought leader on coaching and work-place mentoring. Plus, he has created a coach-training program that has been utilized around the globe. You can listen to Mitch on his popular weekly podcast called, "DREAM. THINK. DO." on iTunes, where he inspires people around the world to dream bigger, think better and do more. Mitch proudly lives a "highly-caffeinated" lifestyle in Des Moines, Iowa with his wife and their two sons. Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

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Show Highlights Creating state change within your family Designing spaces to create engagement Energy is everything How to celebrate with intensity Why discussion is essential to consequences Games as a central focus The Penneau family favorite board games About Ryan Penneau Ryan is an internationally recognized facilitator, speaker, writer and consultant on improving personal performance and attitude, increasing team-engagement, and organizational culture. He has served over 500,000 individuals and over 500 partnering organizations which have included top universities and Fortune 500 companies, and over 8,500 individuals have completed his award winning, small group focused, HEART of a Leader training. Prior to starting the Penneau Training Group in 2011, Ryan was the Executive Director of LifeSkills, a leadership institution founded by Famous Dave Anderson of Famous Dave's BBQ of America Restaurant Chain. Join The Brotherhood- Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

About John Israel John Israel is an author, keynote speaker, and performance coach based out of Dallas TX. He has been featured on ABC News, Fox News, Pop Sugar, and on stage at TEDx. John helps entrepreneurs and high performing sales people "build a business they love that loves them back." He is married to his lovely wife Monica, and they have 3 children: Anderson 5, Rohn 3, Holladay 8 weeks. Little known fact, John was a semi-professional skateboarder in College, and was once arrested for skateboarding on the freeway...when he was 12 years old :) About Drew Tupper Drew is family man first and foremost. He does life with his amazing wife Kiku and they are having a blast together. Currently, they live in sunny Grenada with their two really cool children Emmett (9) and Pearl (6). In Grenada, Drew is working on a research project to help improve the brain health of children in the public school system. Drew writes a blog, has written for Elephant Journal and The Good Man Project…and he just finished writing his first book. The book is a handbook for Dads who want to become more patient and less reactive with their children, It will be released later this year. Drew is a coach for Dads and Husbands. His work focuses on how Men can have the absolute best relationships at home, with their wives and children. A little known fact is that Drew has never been arrested, although there are a few times when he could have been. Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

In this show you'll learn... The importance of having a relationship with your goals What if your +1 isn't a goal setter? Gaining clarity on "lead dominoes" in your life How we turn moments into momentum Think big and go small Avoiding the wrong way to look at goals Talking with our wife and kids about having your best year ever Why your natural ability to set goals might be working against you The real purpose of a goal Environment and the role it plays with aligning missions Preparing for goal setting is essential for the goal setting session About Geoff Woods Geoff Woods is the Vice President of The ONE Thing. After hearing the Jim Rohn quote that "you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with" Geoff set out on a mission to surround himself with high level CEOs and successful entrepreneurs. Fast forward just 10 months, Geoff went from employee to entrepreneur, launching a company with the co-authors of the best selling book The ONE Thing. Geoff has been featured in Entrepreneur.com and is on a mission to teach people how to live a life of focus so they can have more by doing less Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

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In this show you'll learn… -The one phrase that speaks love into your childs heart -What being burned on 100% of John's body at age 9 taught him about being a son and father -How the "Undivided Life" philosophy can change the way you look at wearing different hats -How to balance risk and reward with your kids -How to create ordinary moments of magic -Why you should let you kids bowl with the bumpers down Join The Brotherhood Join the Front Row Dads private Facebook community so you can ask questions, share ideas, and be part of a supportive group of incredible brothers who help one another navigate the role of marriage and fatherhood. Leave A Review If you've listened to multiple Front Row Dads interviews and get value from the show, we'd love your support! Leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts only takes a minute, and in turn, it allows us to rank higher and become discovered by other Dads, just like you. Visit FrontRowDads.com/review and tell others what you think about the show!

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How can we teach our kids respect, responsibility, resilience and compassion? Where are we as Dads solving problems for our kids, where they should be handling things on their own? Would it help all of us to love more, and think less? In this conversation with Chris Yonker, we're digging into these questions and more. A bit about my guest this week… Chris is a father, husband, martial artist, and world-leading expert in Vision creation. Family has always been a top priority for Chris and he knew from early on that he wanted to be the creator of his life, build a business that worked FOR him, allowed him to create amazing experiences for his family, and help others do the same. He and his team work with companies (big and small) including family businesses as well as high achievers like executives, entrepreneurs, athletes, and celebrities. Chris helps people gain clarity in four different aspects of their life: physical, mental, spiritual and emotional. As a seventh-degree black belt and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, and the practical strategies that derive from his 21 years of experience of leading a sales team with a Fortune 500 company, Chris helps others live a Life by Design, Not by Default™. Join The Brotherhood: FrontRowDads.com/facebook Leave a Review: http://frontrowdads.com/review Website: FrontRowDads.com