BetterMENt: The Importance of Dialogue

Two well-dressed men seated in a lounge having a thoughtful conversation over coffee, representing mentorship, leadership, and personal growth

By Dale Adams One stereotype of men is that we don’t talk much.  While that is a major overgeneralization, we do sometimes focus more on doing rather than connecting. And when we do connect, conversation may not be as prominent as when women interact.  I think this comes from our goal focus and hunting drive.  … Read more

BetterMENt: The Relentless Pursuit of Understanding

Silhouette of a man sitting on a rock overlooking the ocean at sunset, deep in thought as birds fly across a vivid orange sky.

When I was young, I liked to take things apart to see how they worked. Unfortunately, they didn’t work as well when I put them back together. Nowadays, I tend to suppress my urge to dismantle unless there is a problem. Which still gives me frequent opportunities to see how things work, since nothing is … Read more

Why I Read

A bottle of TX Bourbon alongside a stack of books at The Boerne Bookshop, symbolizing the intersection of knowledge, contemplation, and Texas spirit.

Must. Read. Book….. Umm. Good. Ok, so maybe men reading books doesn’t sound exactly like that.  But I sometimes get the feeling that many people (men & women) think that men reading should be reduced to simple books about macho topics.  The truth is much deeper.  As a book guy, I read a wide variety … Read more