Lion's Den Newsletter

The Lion's Den Weekly Newsletter

Helping men become better leaders at home (and at work) through leadership best practices.

Hands Down the Most Effective Way to Create Connection in Conversation

Ever find yourself saying “I hear you,” but she’s looking at you like you just spoke another language? That's because she doesn't FEEL heard. If you’re having arguments in your marriage, it’s typically because your partner doesn’t feel understood. If so, keep reading. Not married? Use this with...

Nov 18, 2024 arguments conversations paid to

Part 2: Turning Conflict Into Connection Through Curiosity

Ever find yourself reacting? If you're having arguments in your marriage, it's typically because you are not truly listening. If so, keep reading. Not married? Use this at work with clients or customers. Let's go... As a reminder, I'm doing a four part series on PAID TO, the framework to help ...

Nov 11, 2024

Transforming Conflict into Emotional Connection as a Man - Part 1

What I’m about to share in this post has been incredibly effective in boosting men’s leadership in marriage and beyond (e.g., business, parenting). See if you can relate… Ever been in a conversation with her that starts off okay but quickly derails? You’re trying to listen, but her point starts t...

by Bart — Oct 27, 2024 marriage relationships

How the 80/20 Rule Can Change Your Marriage (and Your Life)

I’m not here to throw fluff at you. My goal is simple: give you tools you can actually use to level up your life and relationships. So let’s dive into a concept that can seriously shift how you approach both—the 80/20 rule. You’ve probably heard of it before. The 80/20 rule, or Pareto Principle, ...

Oct 15, 2024 80/20 rule marriage self development

You likely married her for the wrong reason, but it may not matter. Here's what does.

Most married men think they chose their wife because of romantic chemistry—there was a connection. But men, like women, don't go on connection alone. She has to be a good partner. But here's the question: a good partner for what? On the other side of that question may lie an unexpected answer. Ma...

Oct 05, 2024 marriage

Lead Your Finances Like a Man and Eliminate Financial Fights

Money problems typically don’t come from not having enough. They come from not having a plan. Most married men think they have a plan because they have a 401K or Roth IRA set up, a savings account, a college fund, maybe a whole life policy, and a stock or crypto trading account. I'm talking about...

by Bart Morse — Sep 24, 2024 finances

Are You a Good Man?

Fellow Man, In today’s world, there’s a lot of noise around what it means to be a good man or even the ultimate man. One minute, society tells you to be tough and stoic; the next, you’re told to be vulnerable and sensitive. So, what does it really mean to be the kind of man that others respect, t...

Sep 18, 2024 dating good man marriage relationship

The Art of Masculine Leadership in Marriage

We live in an era where emotional connection and leadership in relationships have become more elusive than ever. Men are feeling lost, unsure of how to lead at home while still honoring their partners’ emotions. The modern relationship demands more from men, but the challenge is knowing how to me...

Sep 09, 2024