The 6 Dad Gaps: How Becoming a Better Father Makes You a Better Leader with Jeff Hittner Ep. 146

What if becoming a better father could actually make you a better leader?

In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Jeff Hittner, executive coach and founder of Ambitious Dads, to explore what happens when fathers stop seeing career and family as competing priorities and start recognizing fatherhood as one of the greatest leadership opportunities they have.

After interviewing more than 200 fathers, Jeff identified six “dad gaps”—common areas where ambitious men can struggle to show up as the fathers and leaders they want to be. We unpack what these gaps reveal about modern fatherhood and why closing them can transform not only a dad’s relationship with his children, but also the way he leads at work and in life.

We also talk about some of the biggest fears dads carry about parenting—from the fear of failing their children to the pressure to provide, succeed, and somehow be fully present at home while building a career.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

The 6 Dad Gaps Jeff identified through his research with more than 200 fathers

Why fatherhood can be the ultimate leadership lab

How becoming a better dad can make you a more grounded and effective leader

The fears and pressures many ambitious fathers quietly carry

Why work and family don't have to be competing worlds

How dads can learn to lead with greater alignment, presence, and intention

If you’re a dad who wants to succeed professionally without missing what matters most at home, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what leadership really means.