Health of a Leader, Part 1
As a leader, I realize that my mental health impacts my organization’s health. In this first part of a three-part series, I share why defining my mission and vision has had such a positive impact on rejuvenating me and making me feel like I’m on the right track with my life.
What a Leaking Starbucks Lid Taught me About Value
As I dabbed yet another coffee stain from my pants courtesy of an ill-fitting Starbucks cup lid, I started thinking about the importance of leaders maintaining their organization’s value while guarding against slippage. Here’s what I learned:
Mr T., the Wall Street Journal, and Leadership
What do Mr. T., the Wall Street Journal, and talking heads on YouTube TV have in common? They all helped me gain clarity on how true leaders bring disparate groups of people together, and on the importance of following His calling.
I Will Never FORGET
There are some days in life we’ll never forget — and for most of us, September 11, 2001 is one of them. Let us take a moment today to remember.
If You Look for It, There’s Something Good to Find
How do you react when things don’t go according to plan? That’s something I experienced this summer on a fishing trip with my boys. And I realized that sometimes, the most joyful moments come from unexpected (and unplanned) detours.
Negative Glasses or Gratitude Glasses?
Every moment of every day, we have a choice — a choice on how we will perceive the world around us. Will you choose in that moment to put on your negative glasses, or will you choose instead to view the world through a lens of gratitude?
Dear Will (2023)
As my oldest son Will turns 12, I reflect on how fast time goes by, my love for him, and what I’ve learned from him about resiliency. Happy birthday, my son.
Who Defines Your Identity?
These days, we’ve got no shortage of feedback and opinions when it comes to defining who we are. But who can (and should) define your identity? If you’re a Christian like I am, the scripture makes God’s thoughts on your identify very clear. Will you pay attention to the only opinion that truly matters?
Dear Sadie (2023)
As my daughter celebrates her 7th birthday, I want to take a moment to recognize what she’s taught me in her young life: that we shouldn’t take life, or ourselves, too seriously. Happy birthday, Sadie.
Alex’s Unofficial Rules of Little League
As a veteran Little League parent, I’ve spent my fair share of time in the stands. And during that time, I’ve developed my own highly unofficial set of rules for Little League parents. For all of my fellow Little League moms and dads — did I leave anything out?