Positive Masculinity: Redefining Strength & Emotional Leadership
Tue Jan 20 2026
Strength can be grounded, human, and deeply powerful built through the courage to lead with integrity.
In this episode, Dr. Rick L. Mask, leadership strategy consultant, dean, adjunct professor, and author of Social Capital 2.0., explores how positive masculinity is redefining leadership by challenging outdated ideas of power and control. We get straight into emotional intelligence, social capital, and why relational strength is becoming the new foundation of effective leadership and lasting impact.
Dr. Rick breaks down the hidden cost of traditional masculine norms and shares how men can lead with empathy, accountability, and self-awareness without sacrificing ambition, authority, or results.
Experience what leadership looks like when strength and emotional intelligence work together. Tune in to the full episode of Happy Life Agenda.
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Dr. Rick L. Mask is a respected leadership strategy consultant, dean, adjunct professor, and the author of Social Capital 2.0. He is a globally-renowned speaker and has graced the TedX stage. For over a decade, Dr. Rick has been shaping and developing teams by leveraging a unique blend of real-world experience and academic insight. With a passion for growing human capital within organizations, Dr. Rick integrates the latest neuroscience research, innovative concepts from social capital, and the transformative principles found in The Leadership Challenge. Dr. Rick brings his expertise to both the classroom and the professional world, empowering emerging and established leaders to foster environments of trust, collaboration, and vision.
Connect with Dr. Rick L. Mask:
Website: https://thesocialcapitalist.org/
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rick-l-mask-69112776/
Dani Cee is a seasoned Chief Marketing Officer with nearly 20 years of experience in wellness, fitness, and healthcare. She excels at crafting compelling stories and digital strategies for healthcare practitioners who are revolutionizing the industry. Dani specializes in content strategy, campaign management, and leadership development, helping organizations expand their reach and transform lives in the pursuit of better health. Her collaborative approach ensures alignment across teams, from physicians to sales, driving impactful results. Passionate about integrative medicine, Dani is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to discover their purpose and achieve their mission.
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Strength can be grounded, human, and deeply powerful built through the courage to lead with integrity. In this episode, Dr. Rick L. Mask, leadership strategy consultant, dean, adjunct professor, and author of Social Capital 2.0., explores how positive masculinity is redefining leadership by challenging outdated ideas of power and control. We get straight into emotional intelligence, social capital, and why relational strength is becoming the new foundation of effective leadership and lasting impact. Dr. Rick breaks down the hidden cost of traditional masculine norms and shares how men can lead with empathy, accountability, and self-awareness without sacrificing ambition, authority, or results. Experience what leadership looks like when strength and emotional intelligence work together. Tune in to the full episode of Happy Life Agenda. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Dr. Rick L. Mask is a respected leadership strategy consultant, dean, adjunct professor, and the author of Social Capital 2.0. He is a globally-renowned speaker and has graced the TedX stage. For over a decade, Dr. Rick has been shaping and developing teams by leveraging a unique blend of real-world experience and academic insight. With a passion for growing human capital within organizations, Dr. Rick integrates the latest neuroscience research, innovative concepts from social capital, and the transformative principles found in The Leadership Challenge. Dr. Rick brings his expertise to both the classroom and the professional world, empowering emerging and established leaders to foster environments of trust, collaboration, and vision. Connect with Dr. Rick L. Mask: Website: https://thesocialcapitalist.org/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rick-l-mask-69112776/ Dani Cee is a seasoned Chief Marketing Officer with nearly 20 years of experience in wellness, fitness, and healthcare. She excels at crafting compelling stories and digital strategies for healthcare practitioners who are revolutionizing the industry. Dani specializes in content strategy, campaign management, and leadership development, helping organizations expand their reach and transform lives in the pursuit of better health. Her collaborative approach ensures alignment across teams, from physicians to sales, driving impactful results. Passionate about integrative medicine, Dani is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to discover their purpose and achieve their mission. Connect with Dani Cee: Website: https://happylifeagenda.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellectworek/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happylifeagenda/ X: https://x.com/happylifeagenda Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Happy-Life-Agenda/61565505746323/