Standing your ground respectfully
Had to push back on my boss yesterday about something I knew was wrong. Did it calmly, with facts, not emotion. He didn't like it but he respected it. Later told me that approach i
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Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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Had to push back on my boss yesterday about something I knew was wrong. Did it calmly, with facts, not emotion. He didn't like it but he respected it. Later told me that approach i
This made me emotional honestly. Too many dads are letting their daughters think they need a man to take care of basic stuff. Spent an afternoon showing her how to do it properly -
Been working with my 8 year old on this. He's naturally shy so the eye contact thing has been tough but we've made it a game where we practice during dinner. I tell him a real man'
I don't preach much to my kids about being honorable or respectful. I just try to live it. Treat the cashier at the grocery store with respect, help my neighbors without being aske
Had a situation at work where I could have stayed quiet and gotten the promotion, but it would have meant throwing a good man under the bus. Decided to speak up and stand by my pri
I'm trying to raise my boy the right way - saying yes sir and no ma'am, opening doors for people, being respectful to his elders. Sometimes I feel like I'm fighting an uphill battl
She asked if it was old-fashioned. I told her it's a sign of respect and care, not because her mother can't do it herself but because it shows love through small gestures. Want to
Been thinking a lot about what old-school leadership really means. I grew up with my dad laying down the law and that was just how it was. But I'm realizing the most powerful thing
Had a handshake deal fall through with a guy I've known for years. Turns out he didn't bother putting it in writing so now he's acting like we never agreed to anything. Reminds me
Took my boy aside this week and talked about what being a gentleman means. Not some outdated thing where you treat women like they're fragile, but actual respect. Listening more th
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, look em in the eye, say their name back to them. My old man taught me this way and it stuck with me my whole life. Noti
My kids are watching everything I do. Every interaction I have, every choice I make, they're learning what respect and honor actually look like. I don't yell at waiters when there'
Had a rough week at work, things didn't go my way on a big project. Came home frustrated and was about to snap at my wife over something stupid. Then my 5 year old ran up and hugge
My father never taught me much about being a man. He was around but not really present in that way. So when my oldest turned 12 I made it a point to start teaching him the things n
I grew up in the South with a father who believed in old school values. Yes sir, no sir, respect your elders, take care of your family, keep your word, dress properly, handle confl
Real question, where did it go? When I was coming up, there were older men who took you under their wing. My grandfather, my coaches, my neighbors even. They showed you how to be a
A buddy was supposed to help me move a fence last Saturday. Ghosted me the night before with some excuse. This used to be unthinkable. A man kept his word or he wasn't much of a ma
Open doors for women, even if they don't expect it. Take care of the check without making a thing about it. Listen more than you talk. Admit when you're wrong. Stand up straight. S
Had him practice with me this morning. Firm grip, eye contact, actual words spoken not just mumbling. He's in 6th grade and I noticed he was doing that weak fish handshake thing. A
Been working with my 10 year old on keeping his commitments no matter what. If he says he'll help with something, he follows through. If he makes a mistake, he owns it instead of m