Tony Bonnici is an entrepreneur and the Founder of Zen Men and The Dojo Integrated Leadership. He has spent the last three decades in entrepreneurship, creating seven successful businesses based in California and Hawaii. Tony has learned to blend ancient wisdom, Zen, and entrepreneurship to generate millions in revenue and to help others succeed in all areas of their lives. In his book, The Dojo: The Ancient Wisdom of Integrative Leadership for the Modern Entrepreneur, Tony teaches his readers how they can become integrated leaders in their relationships, health, and spirituality. Tony is also the Co-leader of the ManKind Project, a global 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering men to live lives of mission and purpose.

Tony joins me today to discuss emotional flexibility and fluidity and how fathers can model them for their children. He explains what it means to be an “emotionally flexible” man and how one can stay vigilant and present in intense and stressful moments. He describes why it’s important for everyone to experience a rite of passage in their lives. He also discusses how, at 53, he’s still learning from—and stays connected with—his father and underscores the kind of legacy he wants to leave with his children.

 “There are times when it’s okay to feel and times when it’s okay not to.” - Tony Bonnici

This week on the Trauma Hiders Club Podcast:

• Staying vigilant and present in intense or stressful moments
• What it means to be an emotionally flexible man
• Leading from vulnerability and transparency and Tony’s “rite of passage” work
• What happens if people do not experience a rite of passage
• Keeping your word and how Tony’s father kept his promise
• How Tony’s parents taught him and his siblings through modeling
• Learning and being a student at 53 and how Tony remains connected to his father
• Why Tony says his mom is an undercover agent
• Vulnerability and how it doesn’t make you lose power
• Trusting your gut, sharing your feelings, and other lessons from Tony’s book, The Dojo

Connect with Tony Bonnici:

• Tony Bonnici Website
• Book: The Dojo: The Ancient Wisdom of Integrative Leadership for the Modern Entrepreneur
• Tony Bonnici on LinkedIn
• Tony Bonnici on Instagram
• Tony Bonnici on Facebook
• Email: Tony@TonyBonnici.com

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