What does it take to be a man? In a world where men are expected to be stronger and less emotional, are they entitled to a haven where they feel safe and accepted, not only as a man but as human beings with flaws and imperfections? Paul Edwards shares his stand on masculinity in raising sons and being a model they can emulate as they grow up. The Founder of The Reluctant Thought Leader made an experiment on how to handle similar situations using a different approach, and the result has changed his view of fatherhood and leadership for good. Today, he gets to share his journey as a father to his boys and a leader of the community, and the valuable insights he’s learned along the way.

"I can own my bad decisions in front of them and it doesn't degrade me in their eyes, it doesn't lessen me or make me any less worthy of respect." - Paul Edwards

In This Episode:

• Examine how fatherhood translates to leadership at home
• Taking a different approach to similar situations can make all the difference we needed
• In every action we take and every decision we make, it’s important to put the WHY at the forefront 
• Discover the importance of following through on your words
• It is important to realize that masculinity doesn’t mean incapacity for weakness, emotions, and imperfections
• Recognize how masculinity is shown in various forms and situations
• Taking ownership of the masculine components of a relationship is equally important as not imposing it and allowing your partner the chance to exude her feminine energy
• Realize the greatest gift fathers can give their kids, which can serve as the foundation for the kind of men they will become for their future wives and kids

Resources Mentioned: 

• Aaron Walker

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