Topic: Action Plan

Showing up is defined as maintaining integrity by doing what was promised, even when no one is watching. Listeners are challenged to audit their lives by listing areas where they are currently "hiding out" versus where they are "showing up." This exercise is intended to help men identify the positive energy of commitment and create an action plan for improvement.

The final tool, "Setting Your Path," involves a ladder of actions that moves beyond basic goal setting to identify tangible outcomes and a deep "why." This "why" is most effective when it focuses on the impact on others, such as family or community, rather than just personal gain. The process concludes by identifying who to involve and the first five specific actions required to move forward.