Building Tribe — How to Create and Sustain Communities of Men 1h523d

Community is one of life's most valuable but increasingly scarce resources. While we hear about a...

Community is one of life's most valuable but increasingly scarce resources. While we hear about a supposed epidemic of male loneliness, many men still resist ing groups or struggle to maintain involvement after initial enthusiasm wanes.
Today on the show, Frank Schwartz will help us understand the barriers to building male community and how to overcome them. Frank is the CEO of F3, a free, all-volunteer men's leadership organization that uses workouts to bring men together and s hundreds of decentralized chapters worldwide.
In the first half of our conversation, Frank explains the psychology behind men's hesitation to groups, how to navigate the "wish dream" of idealized community, and why expecting perfection kills participation. We then discuss what makes leadership in a decentralized group different from traditional hierarchies, the importance of embracing messiness, and why allowing men to make their own decisions creates stronger leaders than giving them a rulebook to follow. We end our conversation with Frank's perspective on cultivating patience as a leader and how to measure success when building a community of men.
Resources Related to the PodcastF3
AoM Podcast #324: How Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith Are the Cure for Sad Clown Syndrome
QSource: The F3 Manual of Virtuous Leadership by David "Dredd" Redding
AoM article on phronesis/practical wisdom
Dying Breed article on Dietrich Bonhoeffer's vision of community
Connect With Frank SchwartzFrank on LinkedIn
Frank on X

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