Hope Springs Eternal
As we celebrate Easter, I offer this for your consideration: In a world that lacks hope — in a world full of ridicule, alienation, and mocking — perhaps it is time to reconsider the Hope of the World?
Applying What We Learn
Continual learning is great. But if we aren’t applying what we’re learning, it may actually be holding us back. Here’s why it’s important to remember, reflect, and respond to what we’re learning to ensure we get the most out of it.
Best of: 23 Things Golf Taught Me About Life and Leadership
As winter turns to spring, and as many enjoy Spring Break, here is a post from last fall about the lessons I learned from golf in 2022.
Surveillance is NOT Leadership
As remote and hybrid work arrangements continue to grow in popularity, some employer are turning to surveillance software as a way to ensure work is getting done — and some employees are creating clever ways to fool the monitoring software. Here’s why I firmly believe that surveillance is NOT leadership, and the approach I think leaders should take instead.
Dear Grandpa, Part 2
My grandpa was a great man who made an enormous impact on my life. Here’s the second part of my annual letter to him, remembering his birthday.
Dear Grandpa
As I do every year, I’m remembering my grandpa’s birthday this March by writing him a letter about life and what I learned from the example he set. Here’s part one of this year’s letter.
The False Self Series, Part 10: Tension and Stress
Aching shoulders. A headache that won’t quit. Waking yourself up grinding your teeth. When you live from your false self, stress and tension are the result. Living authentically releases that stress and helps you be ready for whatever life throws your way.
The False Self Series, Part 9: Fear Makes Me Play it Safe
Fear is a human condition — but our culture and our history like to tell us that leaders aren’t fearful. To lead from your real self, don’t let fear make you play it safe.
The False Self Series, Part 8: Not Forgiving Others
When someone wrongs us, it’s tempting to hold onto it. But refusing to forgive others only increases our burden. Here’s what I’ve learned about forgiveness.
The False Self Series, Part 7: Not Speaking Up
What happens when your false self does the talking for you? You miss opportunities to create a real connection and have a positive impact on those around you. Here’s why real leaders aim to speak with authenticity.