What Does “Stuck” Look Like (and how to get unstuck in life)
How to get unstuck in life As I sit here at my computer, with my Pomodoro Technique timer quietly counting down I sit staring at…
Category: Becoming A Better Man
The Scars That Shape Us
October 2, 2021. It’s now been six years since I heard those three little words that would change my life. The three words that would…
Redefining Leadership for Men
I was shocked when I felt a sharp smack upside the head and a gruff voice yelling “What the fuck are you doing? Give me that phone!”
After all,…
A Powerful Leadership Lesson From an 8th Grade Drunk
Who would've known that showing up drunk for my eighth grade science class would teach me a leadership lesson I would hang on to for 40 years.
How to be a better father after divorce
In a split second a combination of many variants of relief and terror washed over me. Holy shit, after 15 years this was actually happening.
When we …
How to Navigate Life’s Transitions
“The only constant in life is change”-Heraclitus This statement has never been more applicable than it has in the last 18 months. Every single one…
How to Overcome Procrastination
It’s almost impossible to run 100 miles while puking and shitting your pants every 20 yards. What the hell does that have to do with…
How to support a partner who is struggling?
Yesterday after a keynote I delivered on Men, Mental Health and Imposter syndrome I was asked by a few people how to support a partner…
Reach Back, Pull Forward, Leave None!
Join me and Coach Larry for a conversation on men and shame, how to lead and how to build a team
Short: Why Men Have A Responsibility In The Prevention Of Violence Against Women
Guys, I need to have a frank convo with you. When it comes to violence against women #notallmen is NOT OK. Until we can say…
The Leadership Question That Could Change Everything!
As leaders we often feel like we need to have all the answers. The reality is that we hire good people for a reason. Sometimes they don't need solutio…
Becoming A Better Man Audio Book
In 2019 I published my first book. I will be releasing the audio version of it in full on Audible soon. Here is a preview…
Men and International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day. For me part of Becoming a Better Man is about learning to be a better ally for gender equity. It means learning …
Real Talk With Ryan Jespersen
"Emotionally connected men don't kill people, they don't kill themselves, they make better partners, fathers, leaders, and human beings. It's critical…
Personal Development Scavenger Hunt
Who says personal development can't be fun?! This activity is one of the many practices I use with our Lifestyle By Design group. It is an excellent…