Standing Up at Work is Getting Harder
Had a situation at the office where my boss asked me to take credit for work my junior guy did. Wasn't a huge deal financially but it was wrong and I knew it. I respectfully declin
BBrandon164 views
96
Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
722 threads
Had a situation at the office where my boss asked me to take credit for work my junior guy did. Wasn't a huge deal financially but it was wrong and I knew it. I respectfully declin
Had a conversation with my teenage nephew yesterday and he was blaming everything on society and external factors for why he's not doing well in school. Didn't take any ownership.
Been reading some older books on leadership and family and it hit me that being the head of household doesn't mean being a dictator. It means setting the example, making the hard d
My word is all I've got really. If I tell my kids I'll be there for their game I'm there. If I make a commitment at work I follow through. Seems like people don't put much stock in
I grew up in the South and my dad instilled in me certain values about how to treat people and carry yourself. I'm trying to pass that on to my boys but it feels like the world is
Living up north now and I stick out like a sore thumb. Hold doors for ladies, say yes sir and no sir, dress nice even for casual stuff. My coworkers joke about it but honestly it's
Been thinking about this a lot as my kids get older. I'm the head of the household not because I'm mean about it but because I take responsibility. I make the hard calls, I provide
Made a promise to help a buddy move this weekend but got invited to something really fun with my family. My gut says I go help my buddy anyway because you keep your word. My wife t
Raised my boy the way my daddy raised me. Firm but fair, work hard, honor your word, take care of your family first. But man the world has changed and sometimes I feel like I'm out
My kids think I'm crazy for standing up when their mom comes into the living room or when we have female guests. But that's how I was raised and that's what I'm passing down. There
Been working with my 12 year old on his handshake. Too many young men today don't know how to look someone in the eye and give a firm grip. We've been practicing with some of the o
I see a lot of guys trying to lead their families by being the loudest voice in the room. That's not what real leadership looks like. A man leads by example, keeps his word, and ma
Feel like everything I was taught growing up about being a man is considered toxic now. But I still believe in personal responsibility, being strong for your family, keeping your w
My wife keeps saying I need to be more involved in household stuff and parenting but I work 50 hours a week to keep a roof over our heads. I provide, I work hard, I come home and I
My dad raised me to say yes sir and no sir, to look a man in the eye when you shake his hand, to open doors for ladies, and to keep my word. These days people laugh at me for it bu
My best friend since college was talking trash about my sister and I called him out. He didn't like it and we haven't talked in two weeks. Part of me wants to let it go but my inte
Had a situation at the grocery store yesterday where some guy cut in front of my wife in line and was pretty rude about it. I handled it calmly but made it clear that wasn't accept
I'm not talking about being harsh or anything, but my dad had clear rules, clear consequences, and he was consistent. I knew where I stood. Now everyone's so worried about hurting
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, clear voice. My old man taught me this way and it stuck. Had him meet my business partner last week and th
Been thinking a lot about what it means to raise a boy right. My old man taught me you show up for people, you keep your word, and you stand up for what's right even when nobody's