Education Leadership and Beyond: Surviving & Thriving with Andrew Marotta
Podcast #37- aired Saturday 2/24/18
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Podcast link: Podcast #37 Lessons from Mr. Joe w/ guest GDP founder Larry Hagner
Book recommendation: Amazon link for the Dad's Edge written by guest Larry Hagner
Lessons from Mr. Joe! I lost my Dad & my hero 9 years ago in November of 2008. I think about him daily and cherish the amazing video (click here) that my friend Ahmed Elfarram from Knight Image Photography made for us at the NYC marathon on the day that Dad died. In interviewing Larry Hagner for this episode, I thought what a better way to celebrate my Dad's legacy by sharing a few of his ways. For all that knew Pop, some of these were not gentle, but always authentic and with love...with a strong desire to do what is right. I am blessed to have to wonderful parents--My Mom Dore is a Saint and I love her dearly. Here are some thoughts in reflecting about Mr. Joe:
- Do it your way: Dad was old school, just like the Frank Sinatra song.
- Do the best for your family: Mr. Joe always gave his all for us. Whether it was driving us to colleges, paying those private tuition bills, or spending time at the pond, he always gave us his best and expected the same from those around him.
- Invest in your community: He was the Community Board 1 chairman for many years on Staten Island and once famously (or infamously) stated when almost being arrested for not having a permit to protest: "I don't mind going to jail, I need a vacation!"
- Home is where the heart is: Mom & Dad were always home with us...our friends were allowed over, there was always enough to eat, and always a warm conversation at the dining room or kitchen table.
- Take your family on vacation: Ocean City, MD was our early spot...great memories. We were NOT spoiled a lot as kids, but come vacation time, we got the royal treatment....great memories
- Know your kids friends: Dad was beloved by my friends. My friends were always welcome to stay over, stay for dinner, get a ride, certainly do a chore in the house. Dad knew our friends well, and if he wasn't liking that person, they were not around long!
- Be a parent, not a friend to your kids: He told us all this many a time, usually not in a warm, cozy way. I have begun to use it with my own kids and kinda laugh to myself afterwards.
- Make the hard decisions: Not much to say here. He did it time and time again, whether it was popular or liked.
- Be loyal: Family, friends, community....he had a tight inner circle.
- Never give up (marathon)Mr. Joe marathon video tribute found here If you have never seen this, I recommend you sit with a loved one with a nice glass of wine....A tribute to a great man, my father.
This week we meet Good Dad Project founder Larry Hagner. Larry is a super cool guy, father of four boys (yikes!), an author, and host of the Dad's Edge podcast (great resource for all husbands and fathers). We talk all things guy and how to be a great husband & father. Larry very humbly explains that he is a guy just like us trying to do his best through the ups and downs of life. He is very open and transparent with some of the greatest challenges he has had in life including and awful bout with insomnia and having a stillborn baby with his wife on the floor in his bathroom. He is doing great work helping others through his podcasts, mastermind groups, and writing. I feel very fortunate to have him on teh show. Thank Larry!
Enjoy the broadcast found here with Larry Hagner:#37 with Larry Hagner
Book recommendation: Amazon link for the Dad's Edge written by guest Larry Hagner
Quote: If you want your marriage to be successful: It is not a 50/50 split. It must be 100/100 split Each person gives all they have.
Next week's guest is: David Maffei, Assist Principal at Ketcham High in Wappingers Falls, NY
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Andrew Marotta
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The Principal: Surviving and Thriving 125 Points of Wisdom, Practical Tips, and Relatable Stories for All School Principals.
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