The role of father often intertwines with that of the business leader, creating a unique dynamic that shapes both family and professional life, since the skills acquired in parenthood can be surprisingly valuable for management. In celebration of Father's Day, we highlight stories of entrepreneurs who find in raising children an inexhaustible source of inspiration, learning and growth. The combination of skills acquired with the arrival of heirs, such as patience, empathy, efficiency and communication, reinforces their leadership and innovation capacity. We highlight the report of seven men who shared this transformation:
Father of Ana Laura (16) and Pietro (12), Dr. Fabio Argenta, cardiologist, founding partner and medical director of the Vaccine Free Health, network of clinics focused on vaccines that offer the most modern in prevention care, parenthood teaches that the management of children is the most complex, because emotional mix with unconditional love. “Ser father brought me fundamental learning for the life of an entrepreneur, because with them we learn and teach. And so it is in the life of an entrepreneur, you have this same experience with your employees, partners and other managers, it is a continuous exchange”, comments Argenta.
The founding partner of Your Nail Hour, care network with nails, hands and feet, Fabricio de Almeida, father of Pedro (11) and Luiza (9), reveals that the main teaching that fatherhood brought and applies in the entrepreneurial routine is responsibility. “ There is nothing bigger and more precious than children, the awareness of providing the best leaves no room for mistakes in the career”, Fabricio. For the entrepreneur, it is necessary wisdom to choose the right battles and necessary to enter, both in the education of the little ones, as for the development and professional evolution. He says that after becoming a father, a valuable lesson he learned was the creativity and experiences to think about the box.
Felipe Espinheira, vice president and founding partner of Yes! Cosmetics, is the father of Guilherme (16) and Fernando (15). He says that after the birth of his first child, he became and improved as an entrepreneur. “Me become a father taught the importance of creating limits both in the learning of children and entrepreneurship. Talk not at the time that has to be no, talk yes at the time that has to be yes, but knowing how to welcome and listen to”, the entrepreneur, the second lesson, and the biggest challenge is the discipline. “What are the routines and rules that need to be followed and how to create them from the feeding inside the home, brush, tooth, start with what is a business, what is a part of the desire, what is the desire, what is the desire to use of the business.
Dr. Edson Ramuth, founder and CEO of Slimcenter, reference in weight loss and body aesthetics, learned from paternity that as well as the development of their daughters, praise can also impact business positively. “When the sons have correct attitudes, it is essential to praise them. Otherwise, it is also essential, guide them. This monitoring is the best way for children. In the corporate sphere, it is a way to encourage their employees to achieve the best performances and work on their challenges”, says. The entrepreneur has four daughters, they are Illana (35), Sylvia (32), Larissa (24) and Catherine (12).
For Tiago Monteiro, founder of PTC One, multinational that offers service solutions to engineering and technology challenges, the main learning of parenthood that led to business was resilience. “Ser father taught me that not always everything happens in our time or the way we plan. Just as children have their own rhythms and challenges, in the business environment, projects may also not go as expected and challenges may arise along the way. In both cases, be resilient to persist, adapt and keep in search of solutions, it is essential to achieve success in business”. The executive is the father of Maria Clara (9) and Alice Maria (3).
Father of Priscila (41), Leandro (40) and Daniel (39), Leonildo Aguiar, who is founder and president of the Hawkeye Academy he states that fatherhood has taught him about the importance of example. “As parents, we are being watched and influencing all the time. Just like in the business environment. Therefore, we have a responsibility on those around us. People will absorb our way of undertaking. We must be careful that these influences are positive, always valuing dedication, truth and honesty”, he reveals.
The CEO of CredFacile, Brazil's largest credit franchise, Andre Oliveira, is the father of Camila and Davi. For the entrepreneur, the children helped him improve his empathy and communication skills.“Understanding their needs and feelings taught me to listen attentively and offer more comprehensive support to my team members. This ability to understand and communicate better has been essential for more effective leadership”.
