I am struggling with my son-in-law's behavior. He leaves all child rearing and events to our daughter. She goes to scouts with the boys, as well as their games, etc. My wife just came back from her mother's day visit to Virginia. The boys were both getting promoted in scouts and dad laid on the couch and didn't go. They also went to go cart racing while he stayed home. The only reason I missed anything my children were involved in is if I was deployed. I can't understand his level of sorryness. He talks to our daughter like a 2nd class citizen too. It pains me deeply, but I'm not allowed to say anything to him since I'm her stepfather. I need discernment and peace. Thank you for letting me vent.

What day of the week do you like most and why?

Not really sure where to start, after serving 21 years achieving what I set out to do, I retired from the Army. Moving into industry proved to be a little bit of a challenge, learning "how" to interact with civilians was interesting at times. I operate at a Sr level in all things I encounter currently, knowing that within each encounter is another potential. Stepping into ways to get out and about, Hiking, fishing, hunting, long drives up and down the Oregon coast or back up in the mountains in my Jeep. I am never lost, even though there are those that would disagree.

https://timstatingtheobvious.com/blog/the-success-guide-how-to-thrive-in-corporate The Discipline of Choosing Response Over Reaction: The work of leadership in regulated environments is not simply technical. It is internal. Notice the tightening in your chest before you respond.Recognize the defensive thought before you speak it. Question the fear before it directs your action. The rational mind provides structure. The emotional mind provides energy. When aligned, they produce wise decisions and strong cultures. When fear dominates, integrity weakens.When awareness leads, integrity strengthens. The real measure of leadership is not how well we enforce compliance. It is how well we guide ourselves and others through emotional pressure without compromising values. In the end, regulation tests systems. Pressure tests character.And character is shaped in the space between emotion and response. In what ways do you see this play out in your organizations? Do you add to fear or do you help redirect it? In the end we all have our own integrity to maintain but sometimes we play a larger role in helping people give theirs up than we think....thoughts???