Men must make a conscious decision to lead by example, not by anger and not by force.
Leadership is a Choice
A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.
Inspire
You can live to accomplish your dreams or you can live to spark dreams in others.
Lead
One of the most frequent complaints that I hear about men is that they're irresponsible, only thinking about football and video games.
Choose to lead
"A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd." —Max Lucado
Take Responsibility
Being a man is more than just biological; it's more than just an anatomical difference. Read more...
Empower your legacy
My dad passed away in 2010, two years after my mom. He didn't have any money to leave my sisters and I but he did leave us with something much more precious: his legacy.
Seek to Serve
If your big dreams only include yourself, they're actually quite small. Expand your horizons and dream big enough to include the world.
Conquer Pride
Today I'd like to wrap up this series with a final thought on effective leadership that every man needs to know.
Control Thyself
Imagine: you're training an elite workforce that has the potential to take your company to new heights. But you find out that one guy on the team is leaking confidential company information to your chief competitor. What do you do?
Speak THEIR language
About a week ago I had an epiphany--one that I hope you'll find inspiring. In fact, I was so thrilled that I decided to dedicate the next three Manhood Monday posts around the topic of effective leadership with the goal of nurturing male leadership skills. The first principle I'd like to mention is: Speak a... Continue Reading →
How to set good goals
“If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy and inspires your hopes.” -Andrew Carnegie
The Interest of Others
When thinking of doing good deeds, we naturally think of helping others outside of our family circle. Perhaps there may be a desperate need of your time from your wife, perhaps your husband needs you to listen without distractions, or perhaps your children need you to be more involved with the changes they are going... Continue Reading →
Inspire Loyalty
Loyalty. It's what drives soldiers to the front lines, keeps couples together for fifty years, and allows businesses to thrive for generation after generation. It's a critical aspect of every society and it's an essential part of every good man's life. As daunting as inspiring loyalty may seem, I'd argue that there's really only one thing you need to do. Ready for it?
Chase Your Lion
He made the predator the prey. When the odds were two-to-one against him, Benaiah showed that a man can win in an unfair fight.