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…
What’s Wrong With Millennials? Absolutely Nothing…
“Life’s a climb, but the view is great…” – Miley Cyrus I get asked on many sessions I deliver to put in a piece on generations, especially managing millennials . While I agree everyone grew up differently, I don’t agree…
What Would You Attempt To Do If You Knew You Could Not Fail?
Saturday night and I’m at the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame with former coaches celebrating Marianne Stanley’s induction along with the players we coached who almost 40 years made what seemed impossible happen in such a way that they still…
Are we really that different? Is the Generation Gap Myth or Fact?
Everyone wants to be able to trust their supervisors, no one really likes change, we all like feedback, and the number of hours you put in at work depends more on your level in the organization than on your age. I work with…