One of the biggest misconceptions we’ve been led to believe as men is that vulnerability is a weakness. Toxic masculinity has promoted so many harmful ideals surrounding how men ‘should’ act and it’s only ever been a detriment to our wellbeing and overall perception of ourselves. So, it’s time we shifted the conversation. 

Joining me today is a serial voice of truth within entrepreneurship circles, Neal Conlon. Neal has been in the business of personal and professional growth for over fifteen years and has successfully helped build, scale, and move companies forward through intense coaching, mentorship, and enhanced marketing strategies. He also served in the military for five years and has done an amazing job of utilizing the mindset he developed there, for his professional endeavors.  

In this episode, we discuss the work Neal has done within men’s circles, why fostering emotional intelligence has been so crucial for him, and why deciding to surrender and be open to vulnerability was such an impactful lesson to learn. 

To hear more, tune in to Episode 19 of Orange Crushing It!

Some Questions I Ask:

• Why are you so passionate about providing a framework that fosters emotional intelligence? (3:21)
• Could you talk about what inspired your movement, ‘Be Him’ (12:22)
• What do you think the biggest issue is for millennial men right now? (18:55)
• When was the moment you learned that vulnerability was a strength and not a weakness? (29:14)
• How are you moving ‘brick and mortar’ businesses online in the midst of Covid-19? (34:37)
• Can you share a funny moment between you and your daughter? (42:29)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Why Neal’s upbringing made him emotionally aware at a young age (4:14)
• How Neal’s experience in the military shaped his approach towards business (5:41)
• How ‘Level Five Listening’ relates to the framework of Neal’s business (6:40)
• Neal’s struggles with identity after leaving the military (8:29)
• Why we need to trust our intuition (9:06)
• Why I believe ‘street smarts’ are just as important as academia (11:21)
• What Neal preaches to the men he works with (15:18)
• Our perspective and beliefs surrounding gender roles nowadays (24:19)
• Why safety and security are part of our primary needs as human beings (26:31)
• What Neal has learned about the importance of surrendering (28:40)
• Neal’s insights on the struggles behind entrepreneurship (39:07)

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