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4 Leadership Lesson’s I learned from my father

June 18, 2012 by 21 Comments

The lesson’s that you learn as you grow into your own as an adult live with you from childhood through to adulthood. Given that yesterday was fathers day, I wanted to tribute my father with some lessons that he taught me that directly relate to Leadership. I want to be able to pass these lessons onto my daughter so that she will learn the valuable lessons that I learned.

The three valuable lessons that my father taught me were life long lessons that nobody should ever live without. I hope you enjoy them;

  1. Get passionate about what you do -
  2. Have a sense of Urgency -
  3. Always respect authority -
  4. Make sure God Leads -

These lessons are so simple but I always remembered them all my adult life. If you apply any of these principles in your life there is no way you will not win and influence your family, friends and others.

 Question: What Leadership lessons did your father or father figure teach you?

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About Lincoln R Parks

I am a Traditional and Non-Traditional Business owner. I made the transition from Corporate cubicle to Home office. I went to work harder on myself than I did on my Job, and went from Darkness to light. I spend my days Consulting, Teaching, informing, & Learning. God has given me a spirit of Humility and a mind for Business, so I use that ability to reach others.
Lincoln R. Parks

  • http://www.beyondthesinnersprayer.wordpress.com/ Barb

    It sounds like you had a great Dad, Lincoln. You’re blessed! Thanks for the words of advice.

    • http://www.lincolnparks.com Lincoln Parks

      Barb, he is definitely an awesome man. Ive learned allot from him. Thank you for stopping by.

  • http://talesofwork.com/ kimanzi constable

    These are great lessons and your father was a smart man!

    • http://www.lincolnparks.com Lincoln Parks

      Thanks Kimanzi I truly appreciate it.

  • http://danblackonleadership.com/ Dan Black

    These areas are so important for everyone to know and apply. It sounds like your dad instilled a lot of wisdom into your life.

    A father figure taught me the importance of seeking and being close to God.

    • http://www.lincolnparks.com Lincoln Parks

      Dan, the guy was a tyrant but I’m thankful now for what he did.

  • http://tcavey.blogspot.com/ TCAvey

    Your dad sounds like a great man! Its great that he taught you urgency and passion because both are required to keep God first in our lives.

    My dad taught me about good work ethics, integrity, compassion, forgiveness and to follow Christ. He also taught me no one is perfect but we follow the one who is!

    • http://www.lincolnparks.com Lincoln Parks

      TC, he lived it and still does and he repeats it often. I guess back in the old days he heard it from his Dad. Those are excellent qualities you heard from your Dad as well. We must be thankful.

      • http://tcavey.blogspot.com/ TCAvey

        We both have a great deal to be thankful for and much to teach our own kids. Christian heritage must live on.

        • http://www.lincolnparks.com Lincoln Parks

          Amen TC. I agree.

  • http://undistractedchristian.com/ Tyler Hess

    Did he tell you these things all the time or are these things you learned from his example?

    • http://www.lincolnparks.com Lincoln Parks

      Tyler, both! The guy got on my nerves as a teenager and young adult. We got into it many times. Don’t think it was all fun and games. I disliked the guy, but now I appreciated the million times he repeated himself when he saw me doing otherwise. If you lived in our household you had no other choice but to listen and comprehend.

      • http://undistractedchristian.com/ Tyler Hess

        a teenager disagreeing with his parents? well now i’ve heard everything!

        • http://www.lincolnparks.com Lincoln Parks

          Lol, I wanted to believe I was a poster child.

          • http://undistractedchristian.com/ Tyler Hess

            oh, i’m sure you were! but a poster for what? :D

          • http://www.lincolnparks.com Lincoln Parks

            Still figuring that out.

  • http://www.skipprichard.com/ Skip Prichard

    Lincoln, powerful lessons and no surprise you had someone who modeled such behavior for you. You are now passing them on to others, guaranteeing more blessings into your own life.

    • http://www.lincolnparks.com Lincoln Parks

      Thank you Skip. My father definitely left an impression on me and I want to share that message with others. No matter the obstacles I love sharing. I’m learning from you and others daily and I can’t thank you enough for your meaningful messages.

  • http://intentionaltoday.com/ Ngina Otiende

    My dad taught me many things.

    Like discipline and obedience. He was an effusive enforcer of ‘spare the rod, spoil the child’. We got beatings to last several life times. But i learned that discipline is not a bad thing after all, it can take you places and open great doors.
    He taught me to value honesty and truth. Lying to my dad or dressing up the truth was like trying to walk on hot coals – hot on the heels and pain lasted a while. I did not appreciate that no-nonsense living as a child but now i treasure and value these things.

    • http://www.lincolnparks.com Lincoln Parks

      Ngina, its funny how we, really nobody enjoys these lessons growing up. Yet every single time more teens and our children will go through the same phase. Hopefully and prayerfully they return to those lessons as you and I have and many others. Your father sounded like he meant business and it turned out great. Your a woman of God. Thank you for sharing this with us.

      • http://intentionaltoday.com/ Ngina Otiende

        Oh yes he meant business..he was often more business than we could handle..lol.

        But he was also a man of faith and prayer.

        Indeed may the new generation be able to have something to hold on to, however “unglamorous” the learning seasons are. Thank you for sharing and stirring the conversation.

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