My family at a Detroit Tigers game As far back as I can remember, I have loved baseball, especially the Detroit Tigers. It was my Grandpa Izzy, who introduced me to baseball and taught me to love it. Growing up, I lived with my parents and grandparents. I still remember Grandpa Izzy listening to every inning of every Tigers game. At first, it was on the tabletop radio, which he had brought home from the pawnshop where he worked. He’d …
I have been writing “What I Learned” for several years. For next week’s Dr. Rob, I’d like to hear from you what you have learned so far in 2023 (please let me know if you would like to stay anonymous or not). I’m looking forward to your thoughts. Global warming should be called global heating. Compassion fuels all good things. Sadly, most men lack close friendships. Therapy for men is best accomplished in men’s groups. It’s appropriate to cut off …
I recently read in the Detroit Free Press a fascinating and deeply moving article by Mitch Albom about Coach Lloyd Carr’s trip with him to Haiti. Today, I would like to share this article with you. Mitch has been working with children from Haiti for many years. Lloyd has followed this endeavor through his friendship with Mitch. Deeply moved by Mitch’s accounts, Lloyd asked Mitch if he could accompany him on a trip to Haiti. Mitch’s article highlights how Llyod developed relationships …
Soul Ancestors by Magda Love (@magdaloveart). Clarkson St, Manhattan, NY (2018) If it’s worth achieving, it’s worth facing difficulties and taking risks. You never walk alone. Develop some kind of spiritual practice, be it meditating, praying, journaling, being out in nature, or whatever you find meaningful beyond the daily chores of life. Join in some group activities. Stay in regular touch with people who matter to you, even if they do not reciprocate. Slow down. Modern life pushes us …
Last month, we experienced one of the very best Leaders Connect presentations in the 25 years of the program. A panel of four women, with the moderator, Chris Sing, talked about their personal experiences moving into positions of leadership. The women and men in the audience felt deep admiration for the panelists. Our emotions ran deep. We were all delighted and motivated by Sheryl Szady’s story about how she was able to convince the athletic department to agree to grant over 900 …
Recently, the media has focused its attention on therapy. As I reflect on my 40 years of doing research and therapy with men, I find that most men still regard going to see a therapist as a sign of weakness. If possible, they avoid it at all costs. Rather than being beneficial, entering therapy is seen as something to be feared and avoided by most men. If we consider the tenets of what it means to be a man in …