by Dave Plante | Jul 29, 2018 | Man Cave, Viewpoints
David Plante Columnist Disclaimer: This article is written by a man for men. It is intended for men to read and understand in men’s language. It is a guide for men to navigate successfully in today’s society. Family Vacations are a great way to practice...
by Howard Spierer | Jul 23, 2018 | Lessons In Leadership, Viewpoints
Howard Spierer Columnist The dilemma of enforcing chain of command in a volunteer organization. One of the tenets of our MDI Code of Honor is to earn and honor rank. I’d like to address a real-life dilemma that occurs on occasion in our organization. Assume the...
by Ed Aponte | Jun 18, 2018 | Context, Viewpoints
Ed Aponte Columnist Before a meeting I was talking to one of my men. I told him that I had just gone out on a date the night before and how well it had gone. He then asked me to tell him the best part of the night. Here’s what I said: “So i was born in...
by Howard Spierer | Jun 18, 2018 | Lessons In Leadership, Viewpoints
Howard Spierer Columnist The Importance of creating an environment for your men can speak their truth to power. This lesson in leadership comes from a recent personal experience. In mid-June I was removed from my position within MDI, I believe not because of anything...
by Howard Spierer | Apr 20, 2018 | Features, Lessons In Leadership, Viewpoints
Howard Spierer Columnist Before you read beyond the next paragraph, I’d like you to engage in a simple exercise. After reading the rest of this paragraph, close your eyes, and then run through your “to do” list. What’s on it? More importantly how would you...
by Dave Plante | Apr 20, 2018 | Man Cave, Viewpoints
David Plante Columnist Disclaimer: This article is written by a man for men. It is intended for men to read and understand in men’s language. It is a guide for men to navigate successfully in today’s society. Marriage is not a spectator sport, it is a...
