A men's leadership, courage & purpose workshop
EXAMINE YOUR LIFE. FACE YOUR LION. BEND THE ARC.
Three hours to look honestly at the life you're living, name the thing you've been avoiding, and decide what your life will stand for.
A man's leadership is not ultimately measured by title, wealth, influence, or accomplishments. It is measured by how deeply he understands himself, how courageously he confronts adversity, and how intentionally he uses his life to make a difference.
The Workshop
A Greek philosopher, a warrior from the Hebrew Bible, and an American preacher and civil rights leader never shared a room. In this one, they walk men from honest insight to courageous action to a life that serves beyond itself.
Socrates · Self-Awareness
The unexamined life is not worth living.Socrates, in Plato's Apology 38a, as commonly translated
Who am I when nobody is watching?
Separate the roles you perform from the man you are becoming, and test the values you claim against the way you actually spend your days.
Benaiah · Courage
He went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow.2 Samuel 23:20, King James Version
What am I allowing fear to prevent me from becoming?
An ancient account becomes a modern mirror. Name your lion, the pit around it, and the "snow" you keep waiting to clear, then choose one wise, responsible first step.
Dr. King · Justice & Impact
The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., drawing on Theodore Parker (1853)
Who benefits because I exist?
The arc doesn't bend on its own. Map your circle of impact, from self to family to community to legacy, and find the influence you haven't been using.
When I look beyond my titles, the man I see is…
The lion I have avoided confronting is…
I believe my life is meant to contribute…
What You Leave With
A private letter and a short, honest declaration of what you value, what you must face, and what you'll build.
A named challenge and a responsible action you'll take within seven days.
Examine. Confront. Contribute. Specific, achievable, and yours to keep, with an accountability partner if you want one.
How the Room Works
Your workbook goes home with you. No one collects it, reads it, or grades it.
Every man chooses what he shares. Writing honestly and saying nothing aloud is still doing the work.
We listen without fixing, speak for ourselves, and treat fear and vulnerability with respect.
Rooted in philosophy, Scripture, and American history, and welcoming to men of any conviction or none.
Who It's For
The Examined Man is designed to travel. If you gather men who want to lead with more honesty, courage, and purpose, we'll bring the workshop to you, and shape the framing to fit your community.
For adult men (18+). Ideal group size is 12 to 30. In faith settings the session can include prayer and deeper Scripture reflection; in civic and workplace settings it stays open to every belief.
Upcoming Workshops
Contact Us
Tell us about your group and what you're hoping for. We'll follow up to talk through dates, location, group size, and how to tailor the session to your community.
Want to attend rather than host? Let us know and we'll tell you when a workshop opens near you.
“Who did I become, and whose life was better because I lived?”
Already Attended?
If you've been through The Examined Man, your honest feedback shapes every session that follows. Criticism helps as much as praise.
How each session landed, whether the room felt safe, and how ready you feel to act.
About 10 minutesWhether your first step happened, where your three commitments stand, and what helped or got in the way.
About 5 minutesCompletely anonymous. No names or emails are collected, and your answers are never linked to you.
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THE EXAMINED MAN