Meeting Michael Papadakis: Marine, Coach, Dad

Family History: Born in a Bomb Shelter

Rebuilding After Adversity

Marine Corps and World Travels

Teaching Values Through Parenting

The Power of Discipline and Curiosity

Finding Balance as a Dad

Lightning Round and Final Thoughts

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/766853/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Today's episode only happens thanks to the team at Tri-State TechServe Alliance.  Roughly a year ago, I met <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpappadakos/">Michael Papadakos </a>from <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/redstream-technology/">RedStream Technology</a>, as he attended a keynote I delivered for sales professionals.  I also must thank <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sioux-logan/">Sioux Logan</a> 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 •<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12956655/?highlightedUpdateUrn=urn%3Ali%3AgroupPost%3A12956655-7309964152322600963&amp;q=highlightedFeedForGroups"> Founder of Leathernecks in Tech, a networking group for Marines working in technology</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quarterback-dadcast/id1492347381">Please don't forget to leave us a review</a> wherever you consume your podcasts! Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!

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 raisi...

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