We men still think of party planning and hosting as something the wife does, but entertaining isn’t just for the ladies. In fact, every modern gentleman who wants to make a real impression — be it on friends or colleagues — should be schooled in the art of throwing a good party.

When we talk about leadership—whether that’s in a business, of a community, or in a country—a lot of things come to mind. Every leader finds something in the act of leading that is the most valuable to them. And together, those elements paint a picture for us of what true leadership really is. Here are just a few of the best aspects of leadership that make up true leadership.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed that how I feel can really affect how I work. I’m sure the same is true for just about everyone. If you’re feeling tired, overworked, stressed, or just down—you’re not likely to put out good work. On the flip-side, getting enough rest, having clarity, feeling accomplished and driven, and having a positive outlook is going to produce good work.

Here in Memphis, the summers get hot. As an athlete, I can’t just decide not to run because it’s hot. It’s just not an option! Running in the heat comes with plenty of dangers and more than a little discomfort, but runners aren’t doomed to misery for the summer months. There are strategies we can employ to make running through the summer more bearable.

The boss of any company is never just the boss. As a business leader, you wear more hats, juggle more tasks, and play more roles than anyone on the totem pole. Or, at least—you should. Sometimes it’s uncomfortable. Sometimes it’s not really your strong suit. Regardless, every business leader needs to be prepared to take on certain duties and be certain things to their business and employees when called upon.

What is it that makes you remember an encounter? We’re living in a world where extra effort—even just a little extra effort—is the difference between standing out and being another face in the crowd. Whether we’re talking personally or professionally, there are some tiny behaviors that we can learn that will put us a cut above the rest.

Everyone who runs regular marathons started off somewhere small—whether as a couch potato or a casual runner. If you’re there, you can conquer marathons, too. Maybe you feel stuck on a plateau. Maybe you haven’t even started. It doesn’t mean you can’t start working towards bigger, greater exercise goals.

In business, we’ve long known to look to the success of others to find wisdom and inspiration. And who better to look to than those who chart the course in innovation and leadership? For would-be leaders, we can all benefit from looking for our own leaders—not just in our fields of expertise, but from every arena.

Believe it or not, there’s not just one secret to success in life. Success is measured differently by different people. We all have different goals and ambitions. We can look at someone and see success, when they themselves might not believe that they have achieved success yet. So where does real success lie?

There are two kinds of bosses people remember. Truly good ones and truly bad ones. Wouldn’t you rather fall into the first camp? I know I would. When people think about me and the role I’ve played as a boss or leader, I want the people who follow my direction to remember my guidance fondly.

No one comes right out of the gate a star runner. Marathon training is tough, challenging, and intensive. It’s not for the faint of heart. The good news is there are plenty of things you can do to make running a more enjoyable activity.

We’ve all heard it said that there’s a difference between having knowledge and having wisdom. I think it holds true, especially in the Information Age. ‏Like the distinction between having knowledge and being wise, being well-educated isn’t about what we’ve learned, it’s about how we apply it. Here are 4 characteristics of a well-educated man.

Running is a sport of discipline. For anyone looking to run seriously—anyone who plans on running any marathons or plans to incorporate running as their regular means of exercise—you can expect to form a lot of habits.These are eight bad habits every runner needs to kill if they want to be at their best.

In the working world, we’re more than likely to come across people who are difficult to deal with. It’s just bound to happen. Maybe personalities don’t mesh, maybe there’s an attitude problem, maybe you just don’t like them. It happens. You find them difficult. As a professional and someone who tries to be a gentleman in all situations, how do you handle someone who grinds your gears?

If there’s one thing people hate, it’s stress. No one likes that feeling of being crunched, especially when it comes to work. We want to feel like we’ve got it all under control, 100% of the time, or we’re failing. But the truth of the matter is that stress can be a valuable tool at every level of employment: whether we’re at the top, working our way up, or striking it out on our own.

What makes a leader truly great? Everyone has a different answer, but we know that there are some qualities that we can all agree on! Whatever you do—whatever field, whatever company, big, small, startup, solo—if you are in a position of leadership the only thing you absolutely cannot do without is passion.

While you don’t need to be rich to invest in real estate, we all need to mindful of our capital when looking to invest. There’s a lot of strategy involved! When you need more capital than what is available to you, raising that capital can be challenging—particularly for new, less experienced investors.

Have you ever met someone who just oozes charm and charisma? Too often we think of charisma as being wound up in a person’s looks, or voice, or even their position of power and experience. But in all honesty, anyone and everyone can learn how to be charismatic. All it takes is learning how to be a great communicator.

Whether you’re 30, 40, the big 5-0, or beyond, there’s a place for runners of all ages. However, there are special considerations for older runners. If you’re in your 50’s but looking to start on the road to 5Ks and endurance running, these are the big things you need to consider.

We all have skills that take us through life. Some, I find, are more useful than others. For the modern gentleman—for entrepreneurs, businessmen, leaders, and men with ambition? These are skills that are essential.