In this episode of the Money Boss Parent Podcast, I chat with Thomas Pfanner, better known as the Leadership Dad, about how parenting and leadership go hand in hand when it comes to preparing our kids for the real world.

Thomas, who became a dad at just 18, shares his story of overcoming challenges, raising a blended family, and how those experiences shaped his approach to leadership and fatherhood. We dive into how he learned to guide his kids toward becoming confident, independent individuals, focusing on leading by example instead of just managing day-to-day tasks.

Whether it’s navigating teenage rebellion or building responsibility, this conversation offers practical advice for raising kids who are ready to tackle whatever life throws their way.

Anna's Takeaways:

• Transitioning from Parenting to Leadership (04:28)
• Developing Skills and Independence in Children (08:01)
• Fast Paced World (14:44)
• Addressing Teenage Rebellion (23:44)
• The Role of Education in Child Development (29:23)
• The Upcoming Book: "Dads Who Lead" (36:48)

About Thomas:

My guest today is Thomas Pfanner, the Leadership Dad. 

Thomas is a Husband, Father of Three, combat athlete, and a former Division 1 Strength Coach. After becoming a father at 18 he’s overcome the adversity of being pushed out of his son’s life and has since rebuilt a thriving blended family. 

In his 7 years as a public educator, Thomas saw firsthand the stark gap in real-world readiness young men and women face today. 

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Links mentioned in this episode

FREE GUIDE- Kid Money Boss: School isn’t teaching my son about Money. It’s up to us Parents. Here are 9 tools I am using to team my son, everything I never learned as a kid.

Guest website

Free Leadership Assessment For Dads: https://dadswholead.com/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dads-who-lead-podcast/id1617558505