Culture Maker Mike Edwards

What makes a good dad? My answer might surprise you. It’s not about being a masculine dad. It’s not about being the provider.  It’s not about the amount of time spent with your kids or even being in the same home. Rich dad, poor dad — the outcomes are the same. And being a good dad doesn’t necesarily end with divorce.
I’ve been deep diving into dozens of research papers on fatherhood and this weeks podcast is a quick summary of the results.
Enjoy my last podcast for 2022.


Hey, at the start of 2023 I rebanrd this podcast to Culture Maker, which is why the cover art changes and so on. Sorry for the confusion - but i did this to line everything up under one brand. It’s the same content just rebranded to Culture Maker from episode 15.

Nothing changes, just keep on listening and somewhere along the line you’ll notice the branding change. 

Thanks, catch ya next time.
www.culturemaker.org
https://www.youtube.com/@culturemaker4dads

In this episode we look at why the Anti Smacking Law in NZ hasn’t worked — whilst digging into the real issues in our homes.
The main question I ask is: If the anti smacking law was meant to make our homes look brighter — then why do things feel so dark?
Hey, at the start of 2023 I rebanrd this podcast to Culture Maker, which is why the cover art changes and so on. Sorry for the confusion - but i did this to line everything up under one brand. It’s the same content just rebranded to Culture Maker from episode 15.

Nothing changes, just keep on listening and somewhere along the line you’ll notice the branding change. 

Thanks, catch ya next time.
www.culturemaker.org
https://www.youtube.com/@culturemaker4dads

In today's episode I interview Scott McCulloch - author of a great new kids book that you can customise for your child. In this episode you will be inspired to read to your kids and use more language with your child every day. www.hatchstorybooks.com
Hey, at the start of 2023 I rebanrd this podcast to Culture Maker, which is why the cover art changes and so on. Sorry for the confusion - but i did this to line everything up under one brand. It’s the same content just rebranded to Culture Maker from episode 15.

Nothing changes, just keep on listening and somewhere along the line you’ll notice the branding change. 

Thanks, catch ya next time.
www.culturemaker.org
https://www.youtube.com/@culturemaker4dads

In today's episode I'm back with James Grafas and we talk leadership development. We discuss why we don't develop leaders, how to do things different, and what this means for us at work and home.

This post will help CEO's and fathers with their marriage, parenting and leadership.

Enjoy!
Hey, at the start of 2023 I rebanrd this podcast to Culture Maker, which is why the cover art changes and so on. Sorry for the confusion - but i did this to line everything up under one brand. It’s the same content just rebranded to Culture Maker from episode 15.

Nothing changes, just keep on listening and somewhere along the line you’ll notice the branding change. 

Thanks, catch ya next time.
www.culturemaker.org
https://www.youtube.com/@culturemaker4dads

We all want our workplaces and homes to be safe - but we’re often too soft to make them that way.
We’re not prepared to say what needs to be said, too tired to lean into the mess, or too distracted to see our leadership missing.
But we tell ourselves it’s ok — because being soft is safe — forgetting that safe places have structure, limits and boundaries. They’re also lead by engaged and present leaders.
Safe places are led, not by softies, but by people who stand for something.
They’re places with high standards and even bigger grace.
Safe places have firm and fair boundaries — coupled with the freedom to fail.
People say sorry in safe places — if the leader has modelled it.
What happened the last time they cocked up? Do they still find you safe?
Safe places don’t happen — they’re made — and it’s bloody hard work.
Hey, at the start of 2023 I rebanrd this podcast to Culture Maker, which is why the cover art changes and so on. Sorry for the confusion - but i did this to line everything up under one brand. It’s the same content just rebranded to Culture Maker from episode 15.

Nothing changes, just keep on listening and somewhere along the line you’ll notice the branding change. 

Thanks, catch ya next time.
www.culturemaker.org
https://www.youtube.com/@culturemaker4dads

Today I am with Conrad Wanoa, Production Manager at Flare Outdoor Fires.

Conrad would be the first person to say he's not perfect or that he's not a perfect dad — but today we are sharing his tips for how to make a blended family work.

This is one of my favourite discussions on families to date — something I know dads will enjoy. 

If you have a blended family - check it out. But even if you don't, I know you'll enjoy this discussion with Conrad Wanoa.

In this podcast you will learn about: parenting, marriage, family and leadership — specifically for fathers / dads.

See more at www.leadingwhereitmatters.com

Check out Flare Fires at www.flarerfires.com
Hey, at the start of 2023 I rebanrd this podcast to Culture Maker, which is why the cover art changes and so on. Sorry for the confusion - but i did this to line everything up under one brand. It’s the same content just rebranded to Culture Maker from episode 15.

Nothing changes, just keep on listening and somewhere along the line you’ll notice the branding change. 

Thanks, catch ya next time.
www.culturemaker.org
https://www.youtube.com/@culturemaker4dads