Super U Podcast | Leadership Starts at Home: Lessons from 100 Successful Fathers
In this episode of the Super U Podcast, Erik Qualman sits down with Derek Notman and Adam Holt, founders of REBL Dads and co-authors of the new book REBL Dad. Drawing from conversations with more than 100 successful fathers, Derek and Adam share powerful lessons on what it means to lead with intention at home and at work.
The discussion explores the realities of modern fatherhood, especially for entrepreneurs and high achievers who are striving to balance career ambitions with family responsibilities. Derek and Adam discuss the inspiration behind the REBL Dads community, their annual gatherings on Necker Island with Richard Branson, and the insights that emerged from interviewing fathers from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Listeners will learn why intentional presence emerged as the most common trait among successful dads, how family values and communication can strengthen relationships, and why legacy is about far more than financial success. The conversation also touches on mentorship, vulnerability, work-life integration, and practical ways fathers can create meaningful moments with their children.
Whether you’re a parent, entrepreneur, leader, or simply someone striving to make a greater impact in the lives of those you love, this episode offers actionable insights and heartfelt stories that will inspire you to show up more intentionally every day.
Super U Podcast | Leadership Starts at Home: Lessons from 100 Successful Fathers
Episode Preview:
“It was interesting how often the origin story of each person’s first fatherhood experience was kind of brought up, right?
How my father was for me indicated what I didn’t want to be or what I do want to do more of.
Right. So there was that influence that we always wanted to try to understand. Could we figure out whether that was the defining factor of how you approach fatherhood? Not whether it was a good or bad experience. Just did you do something differently as a result?
And it was interesting to see how often kind of negative experiences from your own father kind of motivated you to do something different. Like, “I didn’t want to do that to my kids. I want to change their experience.”
And there’s no question. Most of these, especially if they’ve created some level of success, have carved out time for families that I think historically is unprecedented.
Especially during the pandemic times, when all of a sudden, dads were home. But being physically present and being emotionally accessible was two different things.”
Learn More About REBL Dads:
Website: rebldads.com
Email: [email protected]
Connect with Derek: linkedin.com/in/dereknotman
Connect with Adam: linkedin.com/in/hadamholt
X: @REBL_Dads
Instagram: @REBLDads
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