Become intentional in your leadership growth.
Be a scuba diver
I love scuba diving. Between the calmness of the water, the unique experiences, and how you tune in different parts of your body that you normally don't pay attention to, it's a wonderful activity to participate in. Last summer, I attended a Scouting...
Be a rower
I love the sport of rowing. It's exciting to watch the boats as groups of 4-8 rowers work in unison to get the small vessel, sometimes only as wide as your waist, to the finish line. It's not uncommon for these races to come down to the wire with a second or less...
Be a dolphin
Dolphins are loved across the world for their intelligence, playfulness, and curiosity. You'll likely be hard-pressed to find a person who has a grudge against dolphins unless you are John Oliver. There are several things that we can learn from dolphins to apply...
Be the record
Vinyl records have certainly made a comeback over the last several years and now account for over a Billion dollars a year in sales. New Vinyl factories are being built to handle the large surge in demand and more are jumping into the vinyl collecting community every...
Fuel your friendships – Part 2
"How did this happen?" This was Max Dickins asked himself as he thought about proposing to his girlfriend and realized that he didn't have any close friends that she could ask to be his best man. Max considers himself to be an outgoing guy with decent manners,...
Fuel your friendships – Part 1
I can honestly say that I have been blessed with some amazing friendships over the years. My closest friends have been there to celebrate the great times and to support me during the hardest times of my life. Great friendships always bring out the best in...
The power of microadventures
Have you thought to yourself or said to someone else, "I just need to get out and do something?" I know I do at times! Micro-adventures are a great way to get away, reset, let go of some stress, and learn a little along the way. While there is a lot of...
4 elements of a great story
Storytelling is an art that a great leader and speaker know about. There's a reason why you remember the illustrations that others share in their presentation and how you'll often remember the stories and analogies from a minister's sermon before you recall the points...
Living the Values at Home
Living your personal values leads you to live an authentic life that you will enjoy and be proud of, but it certainly isn't always easy. I've had to let some great professional opportunities, old friends, and other valuable things go because they didn't, or no longer,...
Living the Values at Work
I have built a career by tieing my work ethics, leadership priorities, and expectations around company values. Sometimes it was easy as others were aligned, to begin with, sometimes I was a hero as I entered a bad culture that desperately wanted change, and other...
Inclusive Leader: Part 2
Check out part one here! The journey to becoming more inclusive is so rewarding on a personal level. There is personal joy and satisfaction as you see yourself grow and mature and this area is typically ripe for personal and professional growth. Today we...
Inclusive Leader: Part 1
I've had the honor to be a part of some really great life-changing projects, events, and situations in my career. When asked about my proudest moments as a leader the stories typically go down a road of inclusion and helping break barriers for others to succeed...
3 Common Leadership Mistakes
Another year is almost in the books! Hopefully, this week has been one where you've been able to take a little time for yourself as you gear up for a new year of both personal and professional growth. I always find the new year to be a great marker in which to...
Call Them In Not Out
There are some people that are really good at calling others out. They masterfully slay their opponents with clever comebacks and pointed wit. It's also popular. A subreddit called r/murderedbywords has over 2.5 million members where users share their best putdowns...
Protect your people from themselves
Have you ever known someone who leaves a great opportunity only to flounder and as a result never bounces back to a level that they were before? Perhaps they are the type to jump headfirst into the newest financial fad without thinking through the implications. Maybe...
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