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This afternoon, I stopped at my local pharmacy to fill a few prescriptions ordered by the oral surgeon for a procedure next week. While waiting, I strolled down the aisles perusing the various items on the shelves. Then I made a turn into an area…

While I write these emails and tell my stories, one of my hopes is to create space for others to tell their stories. I wanted to share an unedited note that was sent to me from a subscriber (shared with permission). As always, thank you…

How good are you at apologies? You might be ninja-level or perhaps they are something long since practiced. At our recent Zoom get-together, a question was raised about the idea of apologizing to others being thought of as “weakness.” You know, that never-back-down philosophy that…

This week on the Chapter X podcast, Richard Eisenberg brings us timely resources and the latest insights from Next Avenue. He will be sharing new stories that he’s particularly excited about, including some additional free resources you can keep in mind. I’m excited to welcome…

During our most recent Zoom get-together, we focused on the issue of “vulnerability” and what that means to men. There was a consensus that the word itself held a negative connotation; one of weakness and even failure. The idea, especially in our work life, is…

Transitions, in case you forgot, are tough. It means change, disruption, chaos, fear, unknowns….need I go on? Okay, so I haven't told you anything you don’t already know yet, but I’d like to share something personal. As some of you know, I am Chapter X.…

Let’s face it, we typically suck at listening. I mean REALLY listening to someone. One main reason is that we, as men, are listening for a problem that we can fix. We are great solution-givers and if we don’t have an answer, we shut down.…

In 2016, John P. Weiss was more than 26 years into his law enforcement career. With just four years to go before maxing out his retirement pension, John realized he was growing more anxious to start his next adventure.  At that pivotal moment, he decided…