(Wylie’s Dad Stats: Two Kiddos, Ages Seven and Five )

I’ve known Wylie and his wife since the early days of being “grown ups” in our twenties when weekends in Denver were spent running around Wash Park, or racing up to the then-mostly-uncrowded slopes of the mountains. On any weeknight, you might find us riding bikes to neighborhood bars despite our next-day-full-time-job obligations. We’ve traveled to Mexico together to watch friends get married, and we’ve been able to watch each other grow up and take on great careers.

In the mid-2000s, Wylie and I, along with a few others, produced an annual charity fundraiser for breast cancer called Slide-for-a-Cure, which involved a couple hundred of us enjoying an adult-size slip-n’-slide, and piles of catering from Qdoba. #youngphilanthropists

Wylie studied mechanical engineering in his undergrad, and then doubled down to get a law degree and an MBA, which led him into telecom. He now finds himself on a team focused on reinventing infrastructure to support the country’s energy transition and the digital demands of our modern world.

If you ever get the chance to catch a few runs with him, Wylie will tell you he’s the best skier on the mountain, and he may be, but he for sure is a wonderfully humble dad to his kids and you’ll see that show up on this interview.

Here are 10 big questions that we explore on Episode Seven of WHOA DAD! GO DAD!:

1. How does engaging children in active and adventurous activities contribute to their development?

2. In what ways can sports, such as skiing, teach children valuable lessons in resilience?

3. How can parents find the right balance between being firm and supportive to ensure their children are resilient but not overly sheltered?

4. What role do positive male figures play in shaping approaches to fatherhood?

5. How can parents aim to raise their children to be kind, courteous, and capable of making a positive impact in the world?

6. How can children be taught to navigate social dynamics and deal with bullying effectively?

7. Why is encouraging children to solve their own problems and be independent important for their growth?

8. What strategies can couples employ to maintain a strong marital relationship after having children?

9. How does becoming a parent reshape one's identity and perspective on life?

10. What aspirations do parents have for their children's future, particularly in leading lives filled with adventure and resilience?

Connect with Wylie on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wylienelson/

Enjoy!

-Dave Momper

Leadership Coach and Brand New Dad

www.thrivalconcepts.com

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