https://www.skilleddad.com Stories, insights, and learnings from dads around the world to help dads of all seasons learn the skills they can do and engage to equip the future generation for success. https://cdn.website-editor.net/s/6d0f194086ca43aaa47852c87e0bdf78/dms3rep/multi/SkilledDad+Social+Share.png https://www.skilleddad.com https://www.skilleddad.com/episode-34-a-framework-for-purpose-with-luke-lefevre <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> About This Episode <span>  </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> How can you be a thought leader, if you don't take the time to truly stop and think? This was a question that Luke LeFevre asks on this episode of the SkilledDad Podcast. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Luke is a creative guru, the founder of HolyWork.com, and a father of four. With a focus on helping creatives and business leaders, Luke shares part of his story as a dad and what he has learned along the way. He also breaks down his Holy Work framework that helps you decipher how to address that consistent pull towards something we can sometimes get and when and how to take action. </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <a href="https://holywork.com" target="_blank"> <span>  </span> ⁠Check out what Luke is doing with HolyWork.com to learn more⁠ </a> <span> . </span> <span> <span> Follow Luke and his updates on </span> </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lukelefevre/" target="_blank"> ⁠Instagram ⁠ </a> <span> <span> and </span> </span> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukelefevre/" target="_blank"> ⁠LinkedIn </a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukelefevre/" target="_blank"> ⁠ </a> <span> ! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:14:51 GMT https://www.skilleddad.com/episode-34-a-framework-for-purpose-with-luke-lefevre Podcast thumbnail main image https://www.skilleddad.com/episode-33-skilleddad-updates-for-2024 <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> About This Episode <span>  </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> We're excited for the year to come and we want to share some of the updates to SkilledDad that you can expect to see in 2024. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> As SkilledDad grows, we ask you to join us as we drive to help one million dads make a positive impact wherever their feet are, by focusing on the three pillars of soft skills, hard skills, and community. </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> To do this, we are going to be trying new some new things. Join us on this episode to find out what they are and how you can be a part of it! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:57:54 GMT https://www.skilleddad.com/episode-33-skilleddad-updates-for-2024 Podcast thumbnail main image https://www.skilleddad.com/episode-32-slaying-the-right-dragons-with-brian-lawrence How often do you get to sit down with fun people that you enjoy being around and just take time to talk about life? Hopefully, you are doing it often. If not, this episode is a good reminder of the value of good conversation. I get to do just that on this episode with Brian Lawrence, a dad of four boys and a man focused on helping other leaders win at their business and in their family. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> About This Episode <span>  </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> How often do you get to sit down with fun people that you enjoy being around and just take time to talk about life? Hopefully, you are doing it often. If not, this episode is a good reminder of the value of good conversation. I get to do just that on this episode with Brian Lawrence, a dad of four boys and a man focused on helping other leaders win at their business and in their family. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> <span>  </span> Brian shares some stories from his experience raising four boys. The things he's learned and where he continues to build on. We're excited to have you join us as we discuss slaying the right dragons and more. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 04:44:53 GMT https://www.skilleddad.com/episode-32-slaying-the-right-dragons-with-brian-lawrence Podcast thumbnail main image https://www.skilleddad.com/making-a-difference-for-dads Dads make a difference. Period. Full-stop. What kind of difference they make (positive or negative) is going to depend on the choices we as dads make and how we approach challenges that will come. That's how we grow and then be equipped to teach. Too often this growth is happening alone as lone wolf dads. Join us on this episode of the SkilledDad podcast where we dive into this and more. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> About This Episode <span>  </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dads make a difference. Period. Full-stop. What kind of difference they make (positive or negative) is going to depend on the choices we as dads make and how we approach challenges that will come. That's how we grow and then be equipped to teach. Too often this growth is happening alone as lone wolf dads. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> On this episode Zach sits down with Cam Hall, Founder of Fight the DadBod and host of the Dads Making a Difference podcast, where we talk through this very concept. Cam shares how he found himself in some challenging situations, what he did to overcome them, and how he is able to use what he learned to help other dads. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:13:27 GMT https://www.skilleddad.com/making-a-difference-for-dads Podcast thumbnail main image https://www.skilleddad.com/episode-30-a-conversation-starter-with-kacy-maxwell One of the most important skills we can have as parents is the ability to ask good questions. Asking good questions is key and so is listening carefully to the questions our kids ask us. Sometimes they ask (A LOT) and sometimes it may take something to spur those questions in them. Sometimes we need a conversation starter. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> About This Episode <span>  </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> One of the most important skills we can have as parents is the ability to ask good questions. Asking good questions is key and so is listening carefully to the questions our kids ask us. Sometimes they ask (A LOT) and sometimes it may take something to spur those questions in them. Sometimes we need a conversation starter. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> On this episode, Zach sits down with </span> </span> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kacy.maxwell/" target="_blank"> Kacy Maxwell </a> <span> , a dad who turned a story inspired by a bedtime ritual into a published book. Learn more about where the story, The Boy With Horns, came from and the journey to turning that into a book that helps kids start the conversation about how they see life and challenges they may have. Kacy is an energetic, creative, and all around fun guy to be around. </span> </p> <p> <span> Join us as we break down the book, takeaways from Kacy's story, and some fun anecdotes along the way. Afterwards, see what conversations you may be able to start with your kids. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Get your own copy of The Boy With Horns on </span> </span> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Horns-Kacy-Maxwell/dp/B0C5CJ7C65" target="_blank"> Amazon </a> <span> or other booksellers. And no, we don't get a cut from any book sales. Just the pride in knowing we can share good info that may hel </span> <span> p some of our listeners start good conversations with their kids. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 03:06:56 GMT https://www.skilleddad.com/episode-30-a-conversation-starter-with-kacy-maxwell Podcast thumbnail main image https://www.skilleddad.com/welcome-to-theskilleddad-library <h3> The <font> Skilled </font> Dad Library- A Place To Learn </h3> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/6d0f194086ca43aaa47852c87e0bdf78/dms3rep/multi/AdobeStock_247889003.jpeg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <font> <b> <span> <font> The </font> <font> Skilled </font> <font> Dad exists to be a resource for dads of all seasons to learn the things that they can do and engage (put into action), so that they can equip the future generation for success. </font> </span> <font>   </font> </b> </font> </div> <div> <font> <b> <br/> </b> </font> </div> <div> <font> <br/> </font> </div> <div> <font> <b> <font> The </font> <font> Skilled </font> <font> Dad </font> </b> <font>  library falls within the learning component of our mission. It is the place for dads to go to learn about a variety of topics as it relates to being a dad, a husband, and a man. You can call it our blog. We call it our library. When you are looking for information, how to's, stories, or encouragement around certain topics, you can come here.  </font> </font> </div> <div> <font> <br/> </font> </div> <div> <font> <font> Articles will vary in length and size, so if it is getting a little long for you, check out </font> <i> <font> The </font> <font> Skill </font> </i> <font> <i> <b> Points </b>   </i> at the bottom of each article. They are like the bullet points of a recipe that is written in paragraph form (which I usually jump to).  </font> </font> </div> <div> <font> <font> <br/> </font> </font> </div> <div> <font> <b> We are looking for contributors! </b> We are all skilled at something and have stories that are powerful that others would benefit from. So we want to hear from you! Have a story or skill that you want to share and equip others with? Email us and let us know. We want to hear from you! Go <a href="/engage#BlogForm"> HERE </a> to submit your story. </font> </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <div> <font> Our aim is to provide valuable information and stories to equip you with the knowledge to apply to your life and in turn equip others. We look forward to growing with you! </font> </div> <div> <font> <br/> </font> </div> <div> <font> <br/> </font> </div> </div> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> The </span> <span> Skill </span> <span> Points </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> The library holds stories and articles on topics related to being a dad, husband, and man </span> </li> <li> <span> You can call it a Blog. We call it a Library. </span> </li> <li> <span> The </span> <span> Skill </span> <span> Points are the key points of an article for the impatient reader </span> </li> <li> <span> We want to hear your story and skill tips. Submit them  </span> <a href="/engage#BlogForm" target="_blank"> HERE </a> </li> <li> <span> We are just getting started </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Fri, 23 Jul 2021 19:59:21 GMT https://www.skilleddad.com/welcome-to-theskilleddad-library thumbnail main image