Too often, Father’s Day falls in the shadow of Mother’s Day? Well, this year it will not be forgotten. Well, at least not on this blog post! To all the dads out there, we have a lot to be thankful for from you. With your time and concern, you provide leadership and guidance from the very beginning in the home.
As a leader and author of Leadership Building Blocks: An Insider’s Guide to Success, I’d be remiss if I did not reflect about the leadership examples I learned during my formative years at home. In her book If You’ve Raised Kids, You Can Manage Anything: Leadership Begins at Home, author Ann Crittenden highlights some of the transferable skills that women bring to the workplace. These include multitasking, collaboration, and team-building. Every good leader brings a healthy dose likely learned from earlier experiences.
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