A perfect moment to savor. I’m in a crowded café, the kind where ideas spark and ambition crackles. I sip my coffee and—ugh—it’s awful....

There is an old story that speaks of the difference between making a contribution and a commitment. This story is a conversation between...

You can never learn enough especially if you want to rock at work. I’ve found the more I think I know - the more questions I have....

Should our wealth or success be defined according to what we have, our social status, power, or the size of our bank account? I mean if I...

A close friend asked me the other day why I like to blog, podcast and share ideas. While it was rooted in concern for my time - it was a...

Yesterday I received a video from a colleague. It was hilarious and yet struck me profoundly. It reminded me of some words I read in the...

It had been two years since I went golfing. This is strange for me as it used to act like couples’ therapy for my marriage. Shanna and I...

This past week my family and I discovered a bat in our house. It’s not the first, but it has been about eight years since the last. You...

Leadership is influence. Influence is tricky. Just ask anyone who has recently taken a promotion and moved from peer to boss. The truth...

For a long time, I believed that constraints were a bad thing. As a young leader I thought they served as a barrier to creativity. I...

There are a few things that come to mind when I think about great leaders. First and foremost excellent leaders have an understanding of...

I’ve a confession. I’ll pay a bit more for something if there’s a better experience attached. When shopping for anything I believe in...

Strategy, Decisions, and Productivity are the big efforts that drive performance in anything. When we don’t guard our mental energy all...

Do you know what yours are? In the morning prior to my first prayer and sip of coffee – I hear the false voices of doubt. They are sharp...

Saturday mornings are often a time to connect with nature. By connecting with nature I mean mowing the lawn and trimming the bushes. Such...

Many coaching sessions begin with two simple things. A feeling and a reason. A feeling that things have grown out of control - and a...

When I was younger I learned first hand that I could not do everything well. Success and satisfaction occurred when I functioned in...

Emotion-Driven Thinking: Assuming that something must be fact because it’s what you feel. Emotions can be handy mental tools. They can...

People who engage in their work are successful on the job.