Learn When It’s Your Turn
“You asked me how I was feeling and what’s bothering me … quit arguing. I’m just trying to answer your question.” Have you ever been on that side of a conversation? Or maybe you were so busy giving solutions that…
The Best Success Advice I’ve Ever Been Given
“Most people are only operating at a fraction of what they’re capable of.” -Darren Hardy People are always asking me for tips about how to get results. The truth is, there are no tips. I learned the hard way. There…
Work Life Balance Comes In a Circle
“So, what are you going to do when you retire?” I get asked daily what I am going to do in retirement. I’m not retiring from life, just one company that I hold in high regard and had magical defining…
Did I Make a Difference?
Shortly following each pivotal moment in my life, I’ve asked myself the same question – did I make a difference? Like many fathers, one of my most memorable moments was the day I held my newborn daughter. I looked into her…
Why TRUST the Ties that Bind
“Its easy to fool the eye its hard to fool the heart “ – Al Pacino Someone I know recently pulled me aside and shared don’t ever question my trust, loyalty and friendship. It was a moment people rarely have…
Lessons on Life from my Mom
Its another Mothers Day and every year since 2009 I think about my mom with a heavy heart. Losing your parents is one of those rites in life you have to face yet never dream its going to happen until…
I Don’t Have Any Interruptions?
“I don’t have any interruptions, “ said a leader at recent leaders workshop. That is a gifted person or a delusional thought leader. Who would have ever imagined Shangri La existed in the world of leading teams but here it…
“What’s love got to do with it?” – Everything when leading a team today
Strong relationships drive leadership success “What’s love got to do, got to do with it What’s love but a second hand emotion What’s love got to do, got to do with it Who needs a heart when a heart can…
How to CLIMB (Challenge*Lead*Inspire*Motivate) Through My Favorite Reality TV Show
With the New Year upon us, I was reflecting on 2016 and acknowledging that there is so much to be thankful for. I thought about the places I’ve traveled and the people I’ve met, and it was a trip to…
‘Tis the Season to Check Your Smart Goals
WOW! The holiday season is here, and I’m up against the clock. I have employees to lead, letters to read, a list to make and check twice (find out who’s naughty and nice), orders to fill, processes to manage, I…