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

A Gentleman’s Code: What It Still Means to Be a Man

Michael G. Ethridge stands at a wooden fence in the Texas Hill Country, wearing a cowboy hat and a thoughtful expression.

July is when the flags come out – on porches, in parades, on the backs of pickup trucks heading to river crossings and backyard cookouts. We celebrate independence, grit, and a country built by men who weren’t afraid to work hard, speak plainly, and live by conviction. So it seems like the right time to … Read more