Leadership is about serving the people on your team. A leader’s job is to ensure those they lead have what they need to excel and win. Good leaders demonstrate support,… Read more »
Our world desperately needs honorable, confident men that are internally driven by foundational values and beliefs. Solid in their minds, these men know who they are, why they are here,… Read more »
How do we stay grounded when the world unravels around us? This is an important question. I believe groundedness is an essential characteristic for men. God designed us to be… Read more »
To me, there are few things worse than living with the perception of winning on the outside while at the same time knowing you are losing on the inside. I… Read more »
“My religious beliefs teach me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time of my death. I do not concern myself with that, but… Read more »
Strength in the midst of the storms of life. This is what men are called to be. Are you prepared for the day when your number is called to be… Read more »
It has been said that death is a part of life, and that is true. Every man will face it. To most, it is considered life’s greatest hardship. But death… Read more »
Countless men live in relationships that are far from what they had in mind when they first began. Over time life happened, and they fell into a rut. What was… Read more »
“The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.” – Norman Schwarzkopf – Great leaders have solid answers… Read more »
What can we do that will help our sons and others develop into strong men? My dad passed away on February 15, 2021. Since his death, I have thought about… Read more »
On February 15, 2021, my dad, my hero, died. Speaking at his service was the most challenging public speaking engagement I have ever done. Above all things, I felt the… Read more »
I continue to learn important life lessons from my dad even after his death. My dad passed away on February 15, 2021. It is still raw for me. I am… Read more »
Chasing comfort is slowly and subtly destroying men. Comfort has lulled today’s modern man into weakness, and most do not even realize it. We have enjoyed the easy life of… Read more »
Hard conversations are those that move men to better places. We need these conversations with other men. We need to be challenged to maximize our potential and the impact we… Read more »
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Not all men make significant gains even though they have fellowship with other strong men. To take full advantage of these… Read more »
The unstoppable drive to achieve results or outcomes despite resistance or obstacles … This is grit. Grit is something all men should strive to develop in their lives. It is… Read more »
The strongest men in life are those that learn to persevere through suffering and hardship. This ability to push through and stay focused on their mission is what makes men… Read more »
You have a tendency to waver in your mind. You want to be a stronger, more decisive, determined man. But where do you start the journey to developing this mentally… Read more »
“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” Confidence is critical to… Read more »
Why should the Christian man elevate physical fitness to the level of “essential” to living out his faith? I believe men are called by God to protect, provide, and lead…. Read more »
Do you know what your designed purpose is in this world? A big part of answering this question is understanding how you have been uniquely wired. When you know how… Read more »
What is one thing you can do today that will dramatically increase your ability to lead and influence? Increase your face-to-face communication with individuals and groups. I believe face-to-face communication… Read more »
What value is there in knowing your destiny is guaranteed and will be better than your best day in this life? I know where I will end up after I… Read more »
How does a man learn whitetail deer hunting if he did not grow up in a hunting culture? Recently I was thinking about all the times I had conversations with… Read more »
How does a man learn whitetail deer hunting if he did not grow up in a hunting culture? Recently I was thinking about all the times I had conversations with… Read more »
How does a man learn whitetail deer hunting if he did not grow up in a hunting culture? Recently I was thinking about all the times I had conversations with… Read more »
Our world is desperate for strong leaders. This is especially true in the turbulent times of our day. It seems we often ride the razor’s edge between order and chaos…. Read more »
Today I am leading better than ever and increasing my influence at home, work, and beyond. I am moving forward according to who I am and what I am called to do as a man. I have regained my purpose and passion for life. I am living more authentically every day. What is the #1 reason for this improvement? I am connected to a group of high-value men.
There is a fire in my soul when I am in the wild unlike in any other place. In the outdoors, I sense the masculine, wild side of my nature…. Read more »
What I have discovered is that often the greatest challenge to overcome in improving our lives is the one we see in the mirror. Many of the problems we experience are influenced by and originate with the man in the mirror.
“The mountains are calling and I must go” – John Muir Last week I was in the wild and back on the trail with my 17-year-old son. We were making… Read more »
In some fashion or another, I have worked out most of my life. I started when I played sports in high school, continued through college and into my adult life…. Read more »
If you are going to be all in believing God, you will have times where you must put it on the line. When you do, you place yourself in a… Read more »
The challenge comes in every boy’s life to break into the world of manhood. Many times, this happens through traditions that are deeply ingrained in his culture. Today I write about my story and one of those traditions that led me into the world of men. Looking back, I now see it as a key moment and the start of my journey into the world of manhood. It also brings to light the importance of building these experiences into the lives of our sons.
The Rugged Man’s Perspective of the Other Side of Jesus – What words come to mind when you think of Jesus? I would argue the standard terms used to describe Jesus are “safe.” They fit a nice guy image that many masculine men have a hard time relating to. This incomplete picture reduces the appeal and forms an image that is not the type of man most men would follow as their leader. How does a rugged man’s man fit in Christianity?
In a lot of ways, Jack Lambert’s mentality in football resonated with me. He demonstrated a grit which led to his success on the football field. A lot of what he did on the field playing football could be brought into life. Success in any endeavor requires that same grit. Though most of us will not play professional football, we are striving to be successful in life. We have ambitions and goals. Some of the same lessons from Lambert’s career can apply to our approach and success in life.
“Don’t I deserve some down time?” You fought many battles at work, slaying dragons and making things happen. Finally, you reached the end of your workday. You are on your… Read more »
In Memory of Thomas Adams The inset image is the grave of my first ancestor in America. He was born in 1735 in Ireland. He came to America and settled… Read more »
Most of my life has been relatively safe and fairly comfortable when compared to most of the world outside the United States. I mean, I have not been fighting for… Read more »