In this episode of the Dad's Project Podcast, Nick Mann is joined by Knight Campbell, Navy veteran, mountain guide, father of three, and founder of Cairn Leadership. Together, they explore the messy, beautiful terrain of fatherhood, leadership, and what it means to truly be present.
Knight shares real, hard-earned lessons from guiding in the mountains and raising kids under one very active roof, including:
The mindset shift that makes outdoor adventures with kids meaningful (even when exhausting)
Why it’s better to “prepare for change” than expect to be comfortable with it
How mountain climbing taught him to value the journey over the summit
What parenting has taught him about letting go of control and slowing down
Why his top family values are courage, kindness, and curiosity, and how to pass them on
A warning about the effect of AI on learning and critical thinking, and what we can do about it
This is an honest, insightful episode packed with humor, wisdom, and practical takeaways for dads who want to raise intentional, grounded kids in a fast-changing world.
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🔗 Connect with Knight:
LinkedIn: Knight Campbell
Website: www.cairnleadership.com
🔗 Connect with Nick