Where Are You Aiming?
In 2004 Olympian Matt Emmons was sure to win a gold medal. A shooter for the USA team, Emmons was so far ahead of his competitors that all he had to do was hit the target to win the gold. Emmons hit the bull’s eye, but it was the wrong target. So, he went from first...
Brave Leadership
Leadership is not for the faint of heart. Leadership is not easy or certainly not always fun. Today more than ever, we need brave leadership. Five Characteristics of a Brave Leader Willing to make the tough decisions. Even when people don’t understand or agree....
My Best Marriage Advice
In addition to being a serial entrepreneur, I am also an ordained minister. Over the years I have done dozens of weddings. As part of every wedding ceremony, I add “My Best Marriage Advice” and share it with you in this video. The Three D’s of Marriage Dialogue Daily...
Important Lessons from 95-Year-Olds
Dr. Tony Campolo tells about a sociological study in which 50 people over the age of 95 were asked one question. “If you could live your life again, what would you do differently?” It was an open-ended question, so there were multiple answers: however, three...
The Discipline of Gratitude
My Life on a 3 x 5 Digital Course demonstrates how to design a custom framework for daily success. The course includes six components; three are Mindsets and three are Motivators. One of the Mindsets is Gratitude. Each day I cultivate a Mindset of Gratitude through...
Speed versus Velocity
Some people think speed and velocity have the same meaning. However, they are quite different. Speed is the distance traveled over time. Velocity measures the speed and is direction aware. Speed is one dimensional. Velocity is multiple dimensional. So...
The Best Relationship Advice I Received
Have you noticed the best feedback or advice can sometimes be painful? This was the case when my adult son gave me unfiltered relationship advice. Here is the context. My son, Jake, had just gone through a very tough divorce. I am a problem solver by nature. In this...
How to Handle Criticism
Today we live in a world of critics. It can be at work, at home, or on social media. There is nothing unnatural about criticism. If you are a leader, it comes with the territory. I want to offer what I would like to consider the best and most creative...
How To Defeat “If Only”
Most likely, we have all used the words “If Only.” If only I had applied myself in college. If only I would have stayed married. If only I had saved more money. If only I would not have made that decision. How do we defeat “If Only?” Three Weapons to Defeat “If Only”...
