Play Ball!

Play Ball!

    As the 2017 major league baseball season gets under way, batters will be working on the timing of their swing. For the benefit of those not fully versed in the nuances of baseball, major league batters today face pitchers who throw the baseball to them at speeds...
Top Habits of Mentally Strong Leaders

Top Habits of Mentally Strong Leaders

     Recently, I read an article in Forbes by Travis Bradberry on this topic and I’d like to share my take on it.      Let’s face it – not everyone is cut out for leadership. Yet those who are make a habit of being mentally strong by either doing certain things or...
Has This Ever Happened To You?

Has This Ever Happened To You?

   Over the past couple of months, I’ve had three opportunities to get involved in new projects, in ways that challenge what I once thought was possible, and that each make profound connections to my core purpose. Please read on, because I hope this will help you as...
A Navy Seal’s Perspective on Success

A Navy Seal’s Perspective on Success

I recently attended an event where a highly-decorated Navy SEAL veteran of 23 years spoke. Oddly enough, he didn’t recount any of his SEAL experiences. Instead, he spoke of two overall keys to success. They are both simple principles, yet are quite difficult for many...
Leadership Lessons From Alan Mulally

Leadership Lessons From Alan Mulally

If you have been following me for any length of time, you are not surprised I intend to pass along words of wisdom regarding leadership. As a life-long learner, I regularly read insights, posts, and books from other professionals and scholars on this far-reaching...
5 Essential Traits of a Trustworthy Leader

5 Essential Traits of a Trustworthy Leader

Do you agree trust is the foundation of any relationship?  I’m sure you do; trust is equally foundational in a healthy leadership relationship. This is a practical guide for examining your trust habits and traits and is based on the content of an article that was...