Sinister 7 50 Miler
I just need a fucking win. That was the attitude I went into Sinister 7 with. In November of 2021 I took a fall on…
How you do anything is how you do everything
“How you do anything is how you do everything.” This mantra has become front and center in my world of late. It is a reminder…
Cultivating Non-Judgmental Listening Skills: A Guide for Male Leaders in the Workplace
Steve (fictional name, true story) had fucked up in a big way. He knew it, and as the leader of the organization he worked for,…
Men, It’s Time to Stop Hiding
Last week I had a beautiful reminder of one of the most important aspects of healing, in particular for men. I attended a fundraiser luncheon…
Cultivating Resilience in Your Team: A Leader’s Guide to Navigating Uncertainty
Four Ways to Build a Culture of Resilience I was 28 years old, at the peak of my career. I was making more money than…
Intentions Over Outcomes
I have written a bit on why I stopped using the term goal and shifted to a new paradigm of finding alignment with outcomes. Language matters. When I s…
Shut the Duck Up! How to Manage Negative Self-Talk Holding You Back
“You’re in a fight against an opponent you can’t see, but you can feel him on your heels can’t you, feel him breathing down your…
How Stories Can Motivate Men to Prioritize Mental Health
I could sit here and share statistics with you all day that tell you why Mental health is a critical aspect of our overall well-being.…
Is Vulnerability in Leadership Bullshit?
I have been a student of leadership for over 30 years. In recent years there has been a lot of talk about the power of…
What is your influence?
On September 1, 2022, my 21-year-old son left to go to University 5000km from home. As a father, I am incredibly proud to see him…
Are You Having a Midlife Crisis?
Is it really a midlife crisis? Many men spend most of their lives trying to live the life they believe they are supposed to live.…
Men’s Mental Health: Self Awareness Is Key
This one little shift will drastically increase your ability to reflect and grow. This little tip for me was a real key in moving from…
Men’s Mental Health: Be Somebody’s Larry
When it comes to men’s mental health we all need somewhere to unpack what is going on in our lives. The challenge often can be…
Men’s Mental Health: Why Emotional Fitness Matters
Why do so many of us men resist the mental health label? This is a conversation we need to have much more of. There are…
Learning to Embrace the Suck
The difference between a good race and a bad race is all about how you manage the (inevitable) pain. Chris McCormack I first came across…