Building Brotherhood & Purpose: Don Palmer and Greg Enas on Citizen 7

In this episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford sit down with Don Palmer and Greg Enas, co-founders of Citizen 7, to discuss male friendship, leadership, generosity, mentorship, and building movements instead of organizations. From entrepreneurship and business leadership to faith, community, and legacy, this conversation explores what it means to build men who build others.Main Talking PointsHow Don Palmer and Greg Enas first met and built a decades-long friendshipThe origins of Citizen Seven and the vision behind itWhy male loneliness and isolation are growing problemsThe difference between building an organization versus building a movementHow authentic male friendships are formed shoulder-to-shoulder on missionThe role of vulnerability, confidentiality, and accountability in friendshipsWhy businessmen often struggle to cultivate deep relationshipsThe power of “throwing the party” instead of waiting for an invitationBuilding intergenerational friendships and mentorshipWhy curiosity and asking good questions matter in relationshipsCreating opportunities for younger men to lead and carry the batonFaith, entrepreneurship, generosity, and civic engagement intersecting togetherHow Citizen Seven encourages men to say yes to meaningful actionThe importance of play, fun, and shared experiences in building brotherhoodLegacy, family, and finishing life well