Raise the kids you have

The author recounts a client dinner where Lynn Kroll gave profound parenting advice: raise the children you have, not the ones you wished for. This resonated deeply, reflecting the author's own experience of having preconceived notions of what his children's lives would be like. He realized his role was to understand and support his children's individual paths. Kroll's advice transcends parenting, offering valuable management lessons for entrepreneurs and CEOs. Companies, like children, require acceptance, adaptation, and support of their actual state, not a preconceived ideal. The author's company, Capitolis, faced a challenge after a major media feature, highlighting the need to adjust marketing strategies based on the company's real-world context. The author's approach is to love, lead, and support his company, embracing its current form and potential. He frequently shares Lynn's wisdom, emphasizing the importance of humility, dedication, and love in working with the realities of people and companies. Applying this principle, Capitolis has achieved success and aims for further growth by valuing the company's unique identity. The author sees this as key to Capitolis' future success and growth.