Being the leader your family needs
Gentlemen, fatherhood is not about being your kid's buddy. It's about being the steady hand that guides them. My boys need to know that I will provide for them, protect them, and s
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Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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Gentlemen, fatherhood is not about being your kid's buddy. It's about being the steady hand that guides them. My boys need to know that I will provide for them, protect them, and s
Went to dinner last night in slacks and a button up like a normal human. Looked around and saw grown men in sweatpants and hoodies. What happened? I get comfort but there's somethi
Had to end a 15 year friendship this week because my buddy kept making excuses for his behavior toward his wife. He'd come over complaining about her, putting her down in front of
Been working with my 8 year old on how to give a firm handshake. Not crushing someone's hand like some kind of caveman, but a solid grip with eye contact and a real greeting. My ol
Not talking about being a jerk or dominating anyone. I mean the kind of leadership where you take responsibility, you don't make excuses, you look people in the eye, and you do wha
My wife was raised proper Southern and it's rubbed off on me. The way she treats people, the genuine interest in their lives, the thoughtfulness. It's becoming a rarer thing and I
Trying to raise my boy right with old-school values in a world that doesn't seem to want them anymore. Manners, hard work, honor, taking responsibility for your word. But sometimes
Had a business deal fall apart yesterday because the other guy ghosted me. We shook hands on it two weeks ago, had a verbal agreement. In my father's time that was binding, meant s
Took my wife to this new restaurant downtown last weekend and held the door open for her before I went in. Some younger guy made a comment about toxic masculinity and how I was bei
Made a big error on a project that affected the whole team. Instead of making excuses, I walked into my boss's office and told him straight up it was my fault, what I did wrong, an
We didn't talk for about three years after some arguments about how I was running my life. I finally swallowed my pride and called him last month to apologize for being disrespectf
Been working with my 12 year old on having a firm handshake and looking people in the eye when he meets them. His little league coach noticed and pulled me aside to say he seemed m
Took me about an hour tonight to write thank you cards for the guys who helped us move last month. My wife thinks I'm old fashioned but I don't care. These men gave their time and
Had a conversation with my 16 year old about curfew. He wanted to stay out later like some of his friends. I explained that my job as his father isn't to be his friend, it's to be
My 9 year old promised his mom he'd finish his homework before playing video games. He tried to sneak in some gaming time when she wasn't looking. I had to sit him down and explain
I've noticed lately that a lot of men just don't care about their appearance anymore. Wearing sweatpants to the grocery store and stuff. My grandfather always said that how you pre
Been reading some books lately about what real leadership looks like in a marriage. I realized I've been condescending to my wife about some decisions she makes. She's every bit as
Had a situation at the office where a colleague was taking credit for something one of my team members did. I pulled him aside privately and told him straight up that wasn't how we
Been working with my 8 year old on basic manners and respect. Had him open the door for his mom yesterday and the look on her face was priceless. Small gestures matter fellas. It's
Started a Sunday tradition where everyone puts phones down and we eat together. No exceptions. My boys are learning to hold a real conversation, look people in the eye, and appreci