Walk a little slower, Daddy!

With Father’s Day around the corner, I thought I would share with you a poem that caught my attention. I think it can easily be put in the context of great leadership as well. The author is unknown.

“Walk a little slower, Daddy,” said a child so small. “I’m following in your footsteps and I don’t want to fall.

“Sometimes your steps are very fast; sometimes they’re hard to see. So walk a little slower, Daddy, for you are leading me.

“Someday when I’m all grown up, you’re what I want to be; then I will have a little child who’ll want to follow me.

“And I would want to lead just right, and know that I was true. So walk a little slower, Daddy, for I must follow you.”

Fathers, you have no idea of the impact you have on your children. I’ve been doing a lot of study on a father’s role in raising successful children. I’ve learned that your role is to support and build confidence. The rest of the world will tear down and belittle. Your role is to coach character and support your child’s interests. Happy Father’s Day to all of you supportive dads who are building confidence in your very vulnerable children.

JOE

ACTION PLAN: Be engaged every day. They’re growing up fast!