Adversity Is The Best Teacher
The basketball tipped off the top of John’s fingers and, seemingly in slow motion, arced high up in the air and descended down into my chubby little hands. WHAT!? I…
Don’t Let Your Mouth Override Your Brain
This may be hard to believe but I have been accused of being somewhat abrupt. I have filters but, mostly, I let people know what I think. It goes with…
Check That Attitude At The Door! With Matt Booth
You better check that attitude! If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard that I’d have like…..five nickels. Just kidding, I’d be a jagillionaire (technical term). This week,…
Quit Quitting and Lead!
“You know, Mattie, you would have saved yourself a lot of time if you had just given in early.” I said to her as I sat back in my chair….
No Loyalty? YOU LOSE!
Every summer, I try to do something for my own personal development. Last summer, it was to get in touch with my “geeky” love of history and catch up (and…
Perception IS NOT Reality!
WHY did I climb it!? It could have been because it was there. It might have been because I was feeling “youthful” after spending the day with family and friends. …
Are You An Action Leader?
In order to navigate today’s rough waters we must do more than talk about it, we must do it! One of the best action leaders I ever served with was…
Funny Means Money! With Neurohumorist Karyn Buxman!
What do you get when you cross an elephant and a rhino? Wait for it…..Elephino! A great joke from my youth and exactly what I thought when I first heard…
Creating a Culture of Respect! With Mike Domitrz, CSP
Have you been watching the news? From Harvey Weinstein to Senators, we are living in a time where leading with respect isn’t the norm, it’s been overlooked. In my opinion,…
Leading UP! How To Persuade Your Boss
“Want to bet on it?” I said wryly as I put the folder in front of my boss. He knew that when those words came out of my mouth I…