Ed loves his family, including his in-laws. He also loves a well-organized vacation. So, before a big family trip to Italy, he drafted six “polite suggestions” delivered at a family meeting to ensure everyone had a wonderful time.

Listen to find out how that worked out. Spoiler alert: it could have gone better.

Ed shares more about planning boys' trips and balancing family events.

We tackle family dynamics -- especially with in-laws, the importance of setting boundaries, and how you can be right and not be a dick.

Steve is a retired Marine reservist and intelligence officer who looks back honestly at the times insecurity, ego and self-preservation got in the way of being the man he wanted to be.

A military vehicle accident left him confronting an uncomfortable question about his own character. From there, we talk about accountability, leadership, empathy, fatherhood, marriage—and why sometimes the person you're being the biggest dick to is yourself.

Thanks to Steve for sharing his journey.

Listener comments most welcome!

Here's the "why" I started this podcast.

I interview men who have been a dick at points in life.

Who hasn't?

They share what they did and what they would have done differently.

With some humor, we want you to have the benefit of our wisdom so that you can be a better man today -- and for the next 50 years.

Be A Man, Not a Dick.