Talking points: leadership, accountability, group settings, masculinity

If you're thinking about starting a men's group, or just want to know what to look out for, this one's for you. With everything going on in the world, I want to dig a little into creating your own men’s group—or what to look out for if you’re thinking of joining one.

Because the truth is there are legions of men who would benefit from belonging to something focused on the mutual benefit of everyone involved. Seriously.

(00:00:00) - Intro, and five traits to look for in the men you want for your group

(00:07:58) - Where most guys go wrong: lack of leadership, clear roles, and overstructure

(00:09:42) - The right amount of structure, and consequences of too much victimhood and not enough accountability

(00:12:31) - What are some of the core ingredients of a powerful men’s group? Number 1: some like-mindedness

(00:13:54) - A clear purpose, and clear rules of engagement

(00:17:04) - A culture of calling one another forward, and strong moderation

(00:19:48) - Willingness to say (and hear) hard stuff, transparency, and confronting the uncomfortable

(00:22:02) - An example meeting structure that works

(00:26:42) - The Hot Seat and how to use it, and a closing ritual

(00:30:14) - Be flexible to red alerts, and final thoughts on structure

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