David F. Salter

I’ve been blessed with three daughters, and not once in 18 years have I wished that I had a son. Well, maybe when I’m cleaning out the garage and I could use some help moving a ridiculously heavy item. Of course, with my middle daughter weight training four days a week in preparation for the upcoming basketball season, that’s become less of an issue.
The only unfortunate aspect of my three girls is that they’re all in the teenage years. Which means I’m about as smart as a box of hammers.
They’ve had in incredible impact on my life, mostly positive ways. One of their more significant contributions has been their influence on my writing. My just-released non-fiction book, Final Four Leadership, is inspired by my oldest daughter’s foray into the college search process. My audio book in 2004 was likewise motivated by my girls.
Final Four Leadership profiles eight of the most successful female leaders in our country, and it also uncovers five universal secrets they share in successful leadership.
This space will primarily be devoted to leadership and to father/daughter issues. Occasionally I might rant about my Steelers or Phillies, but I promise to keep those to a minimum.
Welcome aboard. My friends with older daughters tell me once my three girls get further away from their teenage years, I’ll begin to reclaim my lost intelligence. So I’ve got that going for me.
P.S. As a bonus, just in time for the Holiday season, we’ve also decided to release my first work of fiction. I Can’t Remember Christmas is being offered at a crazy low introductory price because we want to share an awesome story with you all. Enjoy.

An audio book by David F. Salter

Your daughter’s just turned 13 and, in her eyes, you’ve become as smart as a box of hammers.
Talking to your teenage daughter can raise more emotions than helping your wife select draperies for the guest bathroom. But it’s got to be done.

A recent study shows nearly half of teenagers have had intercourse before age 18. An estimated 10 million girls and women in America suffer from an eating disorder.

In a series of letters to his teenage daughter, Salter discusses a number of critical thoughts that fathers need to share with their teenage girls.

This is not a ‘how-to’ primer from a child psychologist. It’s a candid conversation from a regular Dad who wakes up every morning with three girls fighting for the bathroom, the hair dryer and the “good” hairbrush.

I have a new book coming out in September! Stay tuned for details…