The 25 Ways I Consistently Fail as a Leader (And Why I’m Sharing Them)
Most leadership content tells you what to do right. I’m sharing the 25 ways I most often fail as a leader — because real growth starts when we stop pretending we have it all figured out.
A Letter to My Middle Son
Ben’s golf strategy for us: “You hit the safe shot, I’ll hit the aggressive shot.” My advice to him as he grows up? Never stop being aggressive. Especially in pursuing Jesus.
What I Learned at 38,000 Feet
Sometimes it takes being trapped at 38,000 feet to remember basic humanity. I shook hands with a politician I disagree with and was reminded we’re all just trying to get home. Why is that so hard to remember on the ground?
Things I am Thankful For
Birthdays are for gratitude. I’m thankful for the peer who challenged me, the jobs I didn’t get, the day I met Sarah, and the work that grew me in ways I never expected.
What Coaching Little League Taught Me About Leading a Business
Watching Coach Mark turn struggling teams into champions with positivity and Dairy Queen trips made me realize: sometimes the best business lessons come from the baseball diamond, not the boardroom. Here’s what I learned.
RE POST: Five Sales Behaviors that Drive Decision-Makers Away
As a business leader who receives hundreds of sales messages weekly, I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. Here are five approaches I instruct our sales team to avoid at all costs.
A Note to Will
At 14, my son is discovering that life moves pretty fast. Here’s what I want him to know about flexibility, family time, and the things that truly matter as he grows up.
A Letter to Sadie
Couch cuddles. Watching her dance around the house with pure joy. As my little girl turns 9, here’s my heart poured out in a letter about what I wish for her future.
Summer Shorts: Addressing Problems
That problem you’re ignoring? It’s not going away. In fact, it’s probably getting bigger while you wait. It’s time to have the conversation.
Summer Shorts: What Do You Love About Your Job?
Someone asked me what I love about my job. A conversation with one of our workers changed how I see our business entirely. Sometimes the most profound insights come from unexpected places.