How to create a better work-life balance for dads in leadership roles with Larry Dake and Jeff Evener

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Feeling stuck in the endless cycle of work, family responsibilities, and personal growth?

Many dads find themselves caught in struggling to balance their professional ambitions with the demands of fatherhood. It's a juggle that often leaves little room for self-care, leading to stress and burnout.

But what if there was a way to break free from this pattern, to find fulfillment in both your career and family life?

In today’s episode, we dive deep into the lives of dads who are also leaders in their fields. Guests, Jeff Evener and Larry Dake, co-authors of "Dads, Leaders, and Father Figures," share their personal journeys of redefining success and finding balance.

From the birth of a child during the writing of their book to a life-altering health scare, their stories shed light on the pressures men face and the transformative power of vulnerability in leadership.

You’ll learn practical tips for self-care and setting healthy boundaries, strategies for managing the pressures of fatherhood and professional leadership. How to redefine success in alignment with personal values and well-being.

Discover the secrets to being a great dad and a great leader, without sacrificing one for the other.

Stay empowered,
Jen

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About Jeff:

Jeff Evener is a husband, father of 3, former Mayor, and current Assistant Superintendent at Homer Central School District. He is the co-author of Dads, Leaders, & Father Figures: Creating Influence & Legacy for a Lifetime
About Dr. Larry:
Dr. Larry Dake is the Superintendent of Schools in the Chenango Valley Central School District in upstate NY and has served as a teacher, coach, curriculum coordinator, principal, and Assistant Superintendent previously. He and his wife, Kelly, an elementary reading teacher, have three children and live in Endwell, NY, in the Binghamton area, about an hour south of Syracuse.

Learn more about their book “Dads, Leaders, and Father Figures”: dadsleadersandfatherfigures.com