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In this episode of the Executive Dad podcast, Nick introduces a solo episode series focused on the Marine Corps Leadership Principles, starting with Know Yourself and Seek Self-Improvement. He emphasizes evaluating personal strengths and weaknesses, seeking feedback from peers and family, learning from the successes and failures of others, and the critical role of accountability in personal growth.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Marine Corps Leadership Principles

01:34 Know Yourself and Seek Self-Improvement

04:02 Evaluating Strengths and Weaknesses

06:00 Seeking Feedback for Growth

07:48 Learning from Others' Successes and Failures

09:13 The Importance of Accountability

Podcast Mentioned:

• How To Take Over The World
• Founders

I am honored to share this week's episode with Danny Frazer. Danny is a father of two boys and has been a leader in the outdoor behavioral health industry for more than 25 years.

"Your attitude and behaviors at work are contagious but especially at home, so live a life you are comfortable with your kids emulating,"

- Danny Frazer

1️⃣ Leaders Define the What and Why, Not the How
2️⃣ Start with Structure
3️⃣ Beside Every Problem is an Opportunity

🎧 Why You Should Listen:

• Gain practical leadership insights you can apply in your business and personal life.
• Learn how structure creates freedom and clarity in leadership.
• Understand how to shift your mindset to see opportunities where others see problems.

🔗 Connect with Danny:

• LinkedIn:Danny Frazer

• Website: Gain The Ridge Consulting

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I am honored to introduce Mr. Jason Vonk as our guest on this week's episode. Jason is a father of 5 boys, a former collegiate gymnastics coach, and a certified Sherpa Executive Coach.

Jason's 3 Executive Dad Leadership Principles:

1: The Cop, Coach, & Consultant Paradigm

2: Feedback as a Conversation

3. Climbing Weakness Mountain

Be sure to follow and support Jason at the following links:

Jason's Website

LinkedIn

Instagram

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📢 Podcast Summary:

High-performance leadership shouldn’t stop at the office. The Executive Dad Podcast is your playbook for excelling in both your career and your family life—without sacrificing one for the other.

This podcast, hosted by Nick Mann, executive coach, and high-performance dad, is for driven professionals who refuse to choose between career success and being a present, impactful father.

We bring you real strategies, expert insights, and high-level conversations with CEOs, entrepreneurs, athletes, and leaders who have cracked the code on leading with intention—both at work and at home.

What You’ll Get:

✅ Tactical Leadership Strategies to advance your career while creating time for what matters.
✅ Real Conversations with high-achieving dads who share what’s worked—and what hasn’t.
✅ Proven Systems to avoid burnout, master time, and lead your family with the same precision you bring to work.
✅ No-Fluff, Actionable Takeaways so you can execute immediately.

Who This Is For:

🔹 Business leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs who want to level up at work AND at home.
🔹 High-achieving dads who refuse to settle for “just getting by” in their personal lives.
🔹 Men who believe leadership is more than a title—it’s a responsibility to those who matter most.

Because success isn’t just about what you build at work—it’s about the legacy you create at home.

Subscribe now and join the movement of high-performance fathers redefining leadership.

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