Being a father is hard work but it’s also one of the most rewarding journeys a man can take in his life. With all the demands of life, it can feel like we, as fathers, as simply flailing around trying to figure out the best way to raise our children. With 4 of my own, just when I think I have it figured out, I’m thrown another curveball.

My guest today, Larry Hagner, has spent the last 10 years coaching men who want to become the best fathers they can and, possibly, the fathers they never had themselves. Today, we talk about the spirit of fatherhood, what to plan for before your first child, a powerful tool Larry has built called the “Family Score,” to assess your performance as a father, building unbreakable bonds with your kids, how best to have tough conversations.

Larry Hagner

Larry Hagner is the founder of The Dad Edge, a movement built to give fathers the best possible tools to step more fully into their role in raising their children.

Like me (and many of you), Larry grew up throughout most of his childhood without a father figure around and has used that as fuel to be the best dad he can be to his children.

Larry is the author of his latest book, Spirit of Fatherhood, and has developed many programs around patience, marriage, fatherhood, leadership, and communication.

Show Highlights

• Fatherhood and Male Friendships
• Fatherhood Challenges and Growth
• Family Score and Feedback Perception
• Parental Communication and Emotional Regulation
• Personal Reform and Family Reconnection
• Men's Health and Personal Accountability
• Supporting Friends in Times of Struggle
• Empowering Through Curious Questions
• Bullying Advice and Fatherhood
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