January 02, 2024

Cory Lee: Being Present; The Key to Effective Fatherhood

48 minutes

Corey Lee, a coach, speaker and accomplished runner, shares his journey of discovering his passion for fitness and overcoming self-doubt. He emphasizes the importance of knowing your strengths and not comparing yourself to others. Corey also discusses the experience of working with his wife in their physical therapy business and the lessons he learned about teamwork and separating personal and professional life. Family has become a top priority for Corey, but he acknowledges that it wasn't always the case due to long work hours. Overall, Corey's story highlights the power of self-discovery, perseverance, and the impact of supportive mentors and loved ones. In this conversation, Nathan Cook and Corey Lee discuss the importance of prioritizing family over work and the impact of upbringing on parenting. They explore the need for fathers to be present and engaged in their children's lives, and the role of service in shaping their identity. Corey shares how he encourages his children to develop their entrepreneurial skills and engage in community activities. They also emphasize the importance of aligning actions with core values and seeking wise counsel.

Takeaways

Know your strengths and leverage them to pursue your dreams

Don't compare yourself to others; focus on your own growth and improvement

Working with a spouse can be successful with effective communication and recognizing each other's strengths

Separate personal and professional life to maintain a healthy work-life balance

Prioritize family and make time for loved ones Prioritizing family over work is essential for creating a strong and loving family environment.

Upbringing plays a significant role in shaping parenting styles and the desire to create a different family dynamic.

Being present and engaged in children's lives is crucial for effective fatherhood.

Service is a powerful way to shape identity and teach children about community and leadership.

Encouraging children to develop entrepreneurial skills and engage in community activities fosters independence and a sense of purpose.

Aligning actions with core values and seeking wise counsel helps maintain integrity and avoid negative consequences.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Accomplishments
03:10 Discovering Passion for Fitness and Overcoming Self-Doubt
08:14 Knowing Your Strengths and Embracing Personal Growth
13:12 The Power of Teamwork: Working with Your Spouse
23:09 Making Family a Top Priority
24:07 Prioritizing Family: Balancing Work and Personal Life
29:21 The Impact of Upbringing on Parenting
31:38 Being Present: The Key to Effective Fatherhood
33:01 Service: Shaping Identity and Teaching Community
35:19 Encouraging Entrepreneurship and Independence in Children
44:38 Aligning Actions with Core Values and Seeking Wise Counsel

Contact Information For Cory Lee

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.coryleeleadership.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-lee-727ba0b2/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cory_lee_leadership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cory.lee.311

Contact Information For Nathan Cook:

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.nathancookcoaching.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/2nathancook/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/morethanbeforepodcast

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/therealnathancook