How is our Dad with us at work & home?

Every day now when I look in the mirror, I see my dad.

Age, I guess, does that to you, but I’ve been seeing my dad in me for decades. 

When my kids were little, I read to them from the same Golden books that my dad read to me. I took the time to help my kids with their English homework, editing (sometimes rewriting their sentences) much as my dad had done when I was struggling in high school.

Just as he would often finish a phone conversation with “I love you,” I do the same with my kids. And the respect and love he showed for my mother, often leaving love notes strewn across every chairs and sofas throughout the house like fallen leaves, may not have quite inspired me but encouraged me to never be embarrassed by that mushy romantic stuff..

But the most important influence my dad had on me was his love of writing and his skill at business. If I learned nothing else from watching him negotiate deals, create advertising campaigns for Christmas (in July!), and confront tough, hostile work situations – it was this: Always be kind and respectful even when you hate the guy.

Such talent for camaraderie, even among enemies, sustained him in business and teaching for nearly six decades His generous and comforting style impressed many generations of students at

I feel fortunate to have had a father like this, and I realize not everyone is as lucky.

But for those of us who can trace the roots of our success to our dads, what better time to consider those lessons than this weekend, Father’s Day 2010.

Tune in this Sunday at 8:30 am Pacific Time to the Dr. Brian and Dr. Gary Insultant/Consultant Show and learn how the traits of being a good father can often influence a great management style.

Call in with your own stories – and hear Dr. Brian and Dr. Gary share some surprising secrets they picked up from their dads.

Every day now when I look in the mirror, I see my dad.

Age, I guess, does that to you, but I’ve been seeing my dad in me for decades. 

When my kids were little, I read to them from the same Golden books that my dad read to me. I took the time to help my kids with their English homework, editing (sometimes rewriting their sentences) much as my dad had done when I was struggling in high school.

Just as he would often finish a phone conversation with “I love you,” I do the same with my kids. And the respect and love he showed for my mother, often leaving love notes strewn across every chairs and sofas throughout the house like fallen leaves, may not have quite inspired me but encouraged me to never be embarrassed by that mushy romantic stuff..

But the most important influence my dad had on me was his love of writing and his skill at business. If I learned nothing else from watching him negotiate deals, create advertising campaigns for Christmas (in July!), and confront tough, hostile work situations – it was this: Always be kind and respectful even when you hate the guy.

Such talent for camaraderie, even among enemies, sustained him in business and teaching for nearly six decades His generous and comforting style impressed many generations of students at Pierce College, and I continue to channel his warmth whenever I want to bite the heads of managers and supervisors.

I feel fortunate to have had a father like this, and I realize not everyone is as lucky.

But for those of us who can trace the roots of our success to our dads, what better time to consider those lessons than this weekend, Father’s Day 2010.

Tune in this Sunday at 8:30 am Pacific Time to the Dr. Brian and Dr. Gary Insultant/Consultant Show and learn how the traits of being a good father can often influence a great management style.

Call in with your own stories – and hear Dr. Brian and Dr. Gary share some surprising secrets they picked up from their dads.< -->

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