What’s On Your Summer Reading List?

What’s On Your Summer Reading List?

Do you remember in grade school and perhaps high school, when school was about to break for the summer, you were given a list of books to read? I don’t know about you, but as a kid who wasn’t a stellar student by any measure, the LAST thing I wanted to do over the...
Crossing the Red Line

Crossing the Red Line

A few weeks ago, as my wife and I were leaving for a long weekend trip, the weather took a drastic turn.  A torrential downpour was on its way to where we live, and during our drive we experienced this rainstorm in a way I will not soon forget. A brief part of our...
The Daily Rule of 5

The Daily Rule of 5

     Last week, I was with my friend and mentor John Maxwell for 4 days. In those days, he and others poured into those of us in attendance and I must say each day was like drinking from an “amped-up fire hose”! I’d like to share just one of the many powerful lessons...
Is Your Growth Plan on Purpose?

Is Your Growth Plan on Purpose?

     When it comes to a growth plan for your leadership ability, there are really three avenues most leaders take: accidental growth, too busy to grow, or purposeful growth. If you and I were to have a conversation and I asked if you had a personal growth plan, your...
The Road To “No”

The Road To “No”

For those of you who read my posts often, I hope you have come to expect great references to books and articles by notable experts along with the added value of my own commentary. Accordingly, today I would like to share a recent article I read by bestselling author...
Are You Living A Life Of Balance?

Are You Living A Life Of Balance?

Given this post comes during the week of the New Year, and the New Year brings thoughts of goals, resolutions and other “visionary” thinking, I thought I’d share this topic with you. What happens in the 2-3 days prior to you taking a week-long trip,...