Beyond Survival: How Childhood Adversity Shapes the Dads We Become - Michael Simmon-Pappadakos

Send us a text Today"s episode only happens thanks to the team at Tri-State TechServe Alliance.  Roughly a year ago, I met Michael Papadakos from RedStream Technology, as he attended a keynote I delivered for sales professionals.  I also must thank Sioux Logan for sending Michael to this event. In this episode, he shares his journey from a Marine Corps veteran to intentional fatherhood, revealing how his extraordinary family history and global experiences shape his approach to raising grounded, resilient children. • Mother was born in a Berlin bomb shelter in 1945 during wartime chaos • Lost his father at age 4, navigated childhood with a single mother • Joined the Marine Corps at 21, seeking structure and discipline • Traveled extensively during military service, including France, Egypt, and Burundi • Teaches his children kindness, gratitude, delayed gratification, and curiosity • Balances high expectations with understanding what kids genuinely need • Believes in showing compassion while not tolerating trivial complaints • Values building connections through shared activities and open communication • Coaches basketball despite not being an expert, emphasizing effort over outcomes • Founder of Leathernecks in Tech, a networking group for Marines working in technology Please don"t forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts! Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!