Gregory E. Lang

Once upon a time, an editor asked me to write an introduction to myself. In a flash the typical resume material came to mind: “PhD, Genetic Engineering, summa cum laude, Harvard University; Invented Post-It Notes; Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient; Hobbies include being a test pilot for suborbital aircraft and playing speed chess while blindfolded.”

“Interview your family and write it from their perspective,” he added, just as I was about to list all the things I accomplished after my 18th birthday. The applause stopped, the spotlights went out, the red carpet turned into worn artificial turf, and I heard “He’s such a dork” echo in my head.

My family includes three women: my wife Jill and our daughters, Meagan and Linley. Some argue it also includes a fourth female, a dog named Princess, but I say she is just a bad gag gift that came with the bride.

So I asked my wife, “How would you describe me?” She asked me to have a seat. “You’re going to need this,” she said as she handed me a glass of wine. “Most of the time you are wonderful. But sometimes you’re whacked, like when you fuss about how I’ve put things back in the refrigerator or accuse me of losing your socks.” Two glasses later she finally finished. I can’t repeat everything she said.

Sulking, I called Meagan who was hanging out with friends after school. “Do I have to go into this right now?” she asked. After some pleading. she finally told me she thought I needed therapy, but if I refused to go, she would still love me anyway.

Next I sent a text message to Linley. “What do you think of me?” I asked. “U R old” was her reply.

As I sat down to write this introduction, Princess came running to my desk, her warning that she needed to go outside. I stood in the cold as she did her business, gave her a treat when she finished, and patted her head before returning to work. Moments later she was at my feet again. “What would you say about me?” I asked. She yawned, threw up on my shoe, and walked away, dancing a jig, I think.

And people wonder why some folks stretch the truth on their resumes. 

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Relationships/Life Coaching

Mom’s Little Angel

Stories of the Special Bond Between Mothers and Daughters

Talking Points

Gregory Lang can eloquently speak about the importance of family with masterful storytelling and inspirational vignettes. He is the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller Why a Daughter Needs a Dad, which has sold over 750,000 copies.

Description

A mother is a daughter’s constant companion, teacher, role-model, and best friend - from phone calls to shopping trips to boy talk. Throughout our lives, mothers are always there to provide a shoulder to cry on, chicken soup when we’re sick, or a ride to the mall. In this tribute to mothers, and the special role they play in a growing girl’s life, bestselling inspirational author Gregory Lang collects real-life stories of mother and daughters to explore this special relationship.

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Relationships/Life Coaching

Daddy’s Little Girl

Stories of the Special Bond Between Fathers and Daughters

Talking Points

Gregory E. Lang can speak eloquently about the importance of father - daughter relationships. Lang describes why he wrote this book: “My daughter Meagan is now a high school senior preparing to enter college. Nearly every day we are reminded that in just over a year she will not only leave home, but our community as well. For her, this book is a reflection on the times we’ve spent together since I wrote Why a Daughter Needs a Dad, and a reminder that though she may leave the nest, she can never leave my heart. Secondly, my step-daughter, Linley, has now lived nearly three years with me and is embracing a new kind of daddy-daughter relationship, one that can be had with a step-dad. For her, this book is a promise that she can have as much of me as she wants; in these stories I hope she sees what awaits us.”

Description

In this heartwarming celebration of father-daughter relationships, the New York Times bestselling author of Why A Daughter Needs a Dad examines the important role fathers and daughters play in each other’s lives.

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