Setting Goals and Rewarding Success | Feel Good Fatherhood | Chef Chris Czarnecki | EP35
Channel: Feel Good Fatherhood
Date: 24/07/2023

In this episode of "Feel Good Fatherhood," listeners can expect to gain insights from Chef Chris Czarnecki about setting goals, rewarding success, and balancing the responsibilities of being a father and running a restaurant. Chef Chris shares his personal experiences of prioritizing family over professional success, creating a positive work culture through open communication, and instilling important values in his children. Listeners will also hear about the challenges and triumphs of running a long-standing family-owned restaurant, the importance of finding the right people in the industry, and striving for perfection in the culinary world. Whether you're a parent or an entrepreneur, this interview offers valuable lessons on building strong relationships, pursuing goals, and creating a harmonious work-life balance.

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Key Takeaways:
[00:01:03] Boys in sports: competitive vs life lessons.
[00:04:15] Army veteran balances work and family life.
[00:07:42] Finding the right people for success.
[00:11:14] Child breaks chair, teacher upset by disobedience. Importance of authority and respect emphasized.
[00:14:54] Generations of family run restaurant. Boys uninterested.
[00:18:54] Generational line: rare for kids to follow.
[00:22:44] Working dad juggles career, sleep, and family.
[00:27:09] Struggling with work-life balance as a father.
[00:30:58] Prioritize others over yourself, ask open-ended questions.
[00:35:29] COVID recovery, slow season, renovations, future plans.
[00:37:55] Historic Oregon house, Joel Palmer, reservations available.

What You Will Learn in This Episode:
1. Prioritizing Family: Discover how Chris juggled the demands of his high-stress career while being a present and loving father. Gain insights on finding work-life balance and making time for what truly matters.
2. Building a Thriving Business: Explore Chris' journey from inheriting and transforming a family restaurant into a thriving venture. Learn about his unique hiring philosophy, effective leadership strategies, and the importance of fostering a tight-knit team.
3. Nurturing a Strong Partnership: Delve into Chris' experience as a husband and the challenges he and his wife faced in their respective careers. Gain valuable tips on maintaining a strong marriage amidst the demands of entrepreneurship and the importance of open communication.

Standout Quotes:
- When you become a father and you see those eyes looking up at you, you find a way to dig deep. [00:22:44] - Chef Chris

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