The World Needs Men

Franklin was a guest on the podcast Transformative Principal, where Jethro Jones interviews leaders to help school leaders be more effective. Here are the highlights of their discussion:

• You can’t lead others to do something you’re not willing to do yourself.
• Self-leadership in four core areas.
• Gap in what
• Leader who has a deep level of integrity
• Because of the depth of your own integrity
• You can be better, but a great leader is someone who can find people who are better in their area of expertise.
• The thing that we are unwilling to do will cause resentment in those we lead.
• Nobody expects the leader to be better than everyone at everything
• Leaders give people authority and trust to own that part of the organization
• This all starts at home.
• Servant-hearted leadership is the most powerful leadership.
• Doing it at home with your family makes it easier to translate to the workplace.
• The more I hold onto stuff, the more I’m the bottleneck.
• You have to let go in order to grow.
• Priority and sequence to everything.
• Get myself on point so I’m on the highest level of capacity to serve the people that matter the most.
• The family gets what is best first.
• If I’m on point with my wife and kids, and the family is thriving, that gives me a clarity to work in the workplace.
• Everything is connected.
• Relationships healthy
• Struggling everywhere, systems and processes made things better.
• Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
• You need a system to help you be on point.
• Core Four - Body, Being, Balance, Business
  • Sweat and Green Smoothie
  • Prayer/meditation and journal
  • Note to wife and children and one act of service
  • Learn something new every day applicable to your career
• More powerful to experience than to explain.
• So easy to run and hide when things are difficult.
• Weaponizing your body - making your body the weapon to do the work you need to do.
• Download your tracker to change your life in 30 days at TheWorldNeedsMen.com

About Franklin Swann

Franklin Swann, an entrepreneur from Tyler, Texas, is the proud owner of Swann Furniture and Design. Beyond the realm of business, he is a loving husband to his beautiful wife, Brooke, and a devoted father to two remarkable children, EF and Camilla. Deeply rooted in his faith, Franklin is a committed follower of Christ, infusing his values into both his personal and professional life.

Franklin is the torchbearer of a remarkable legacy, serving as the fifth-generation owner of Swann's Furniture & Design, a rich 128-year history. His leadership reflects a relentless pursuit of personal growth and development, setting the tone for the continued success of the family business. But Franklin is more than his furniture empire, like all of us. He is a multifaceted individual dedicated to family, faith, and the enduring pursuit of excellence.

You can listen to his podcast at theworldneedsmen.com

In this pilot episode, hosts Franklin Swann and Tanner Hays kickstart their podcast series titled 'The World Needs Men.' They passionately explain the urgent need for men to stand up and lead with honor, serving their purpose by thriving in their roles as husbands, fathers, and community leaders. Promoting the ideology of 'honorable masculinity,' the hosts believe in the essentiality of men's physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health to lead effectively. They discuss their conviction about providing practical and easily applicable tools to help men overcome struggles and confusion about manhood. They further elaborate that their mission is to encourage striving men to fulfill their roles in alignment with God's call while promoting a healthy, balanced life.

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast
01:09 The Need for Men to Step Up
01:35 Challenges Faced by Men Today
02:20 The Importance of Practical Guidance for Men
03:08 The Vision of a Man Living Out His Purpose
03:20 The Four Key Areas of a Man's Life
04:29 The Desire for Improvement in Men's Lives
08:16 The Role of Men in Society
12:05 The Importance of Action and the Right Plan
14:13 The Four Mandates: Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual Health
15:41 Conclusion and Invitation to Join the Journey

In this episode, hosts Franklin Swann and Tanner Hays emphasize the importance of maintaining balance in the roles as husbands, fathers, leaders, and men overall. They discuss how men must be constantly engaged in enhancing their relationships through love, respect, honor, and appreciation every day, stressing that daily deposits in these areas can effectively improve relationships and build resilience within a family.

00:08 Introduction

01:06 Discussion on Balance in Relationships

08:01 Strategy of Daily Deposits

13:36 Implementation

25:23 Tips and Mistakes to Avoid

35:51 Conclusion

In this in-depth discussion, Franklin Swann speaks with author, Dan Stradford, about his book 'The Men's Code of Honor'. Dan shares his personal journey to becoming a better man and how it prompted him to write this practical guide for men striving to be honorable leaders in their community, relationships and personal lives. Stradford discusses the concept of honest self-evaluation, maintaining a high level of integrity, setting personal standards and identifying role models to emulate. With societal views on masculinity changing, Dan asserts the need for clear guidance, especially for men in challenging circumstances. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of recognizing and taking responsibility for one’s actions, especially as fathers, and how these actions shape future generations.

01:35 Dan's Personal Journey and Life Story
07:02 Discussion on Honesty, Responsibility, and Masculinity
29:55 Understanding Toxic Masculinity
32:23 The Role of Honor in Masculinity
34:26 The Journey to Writing a Book on Honor Codes

• (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Presentation
• (01:35) - Guest's Personal Journey and Life Story
• (07:02) - Discussion on Honesty, Responsibility, and Masculinity
• (29:55) - Understanding Toxic Masculinity
• (32:23) - The Role of Honor in Masculinity
• (34:26) - The Journey to Writing a Book on Honor Codes

In the episode of 'The World Needs Men' podcast, hosts Franklin Swann and Tanner Hays discuss the importance of men stepping up to lead and embrace their roles with courage and purpose. They explore the concept of the 'Core Four', especially focusing on 'Being' and its components, meditation and journaling (memoirs). The hosts suggest practical ways men can tackle negative emotions, maintain mental clarity, and cultivate a positive, appreciative outlook. They discuss different journaling types, including a gratitude journal and an 'anger journal'. Fundamental to their advice is the concept of 'box breathing', a technique used to calm the mind and enhance focus.

00:53 The Core Four: Understanding the Soul

02:52 The Power of Meditation: Box Breathing Technique

08:20 The Importance of Gratitude and Mindfulness

12:27 Journaling: A Tool for Emotional Release

22:04 The Impact of Daily Practices on Life