In this episode of KneeToKnee, Mark sits down with Olaolu (Lou) Ogunyemi — proud U.S. Marine officer, award-winning author, and founder of Parent Child Connect. Lou breaks down his "Lead Last" philosophy, the importance of knowing yourself before you can lead others, why strategic vulnerability is actually a strength for men, and practical tools for building deeper connections with your kids and your team. Whether you're a father, a husband, a leader, or all three — this episode is packed with faith-filled, experience-tested wisdom you can put to work today.

Lou's books — Parent Child Connect series designed to help parents, teachers, and mentors create teachable, memorable moments with the children in their lives.
Crow from the Shadow: https://parent-child-connect.com/store/crow-from-the-shadow-paperback/
Billy Dipper's Time to Shine: https://parent-child-connect.com/store/billy-dippers-time-to-shine-signed-hardcover/
Horace the Horsefly: https://parent-child-connect.com/store/horace-the-horsefly-hardcover/

Connect with Lou at: https://parent-child-connect.com/

-Turn the Ship Around: A True Story of Truning Followers into Leaders by L. David Marquet
-Leaders East Last: Wy some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t by Simon Sinek
-Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World by General Stanley McChrystal -

Chapters:
[00:00] Introduction — Meet Lou Ogunyemi
[02:01] What "Lead Last" Really Means
[05:23] Lessons From the Marine Corps on Leadership and Identity
[10:31] The Closed Door Policy and Turning Ideas Into Practice
[13:06] Strategic Vulnerability — Reframing Weakness as Strength
[16:50] Parent Child Connect — Raising Confident Kids With Purpose

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