In 1996, 30 days after launching my consulting and coaching firm, I nervously walked into my first-ever consulting gig ready to change the world. I was also eager… Read More
A Band Director schools us in how to build a talent hotbed
What’s it take to build a dynasty? A good friend, Sarah or “Ms. Reck” to her students, directed her final band concert last Thursday after 32 years of… Read More
How resilient would YOU have been?
I just watched a 30-second video clip of a most bizarre ending to a high school softball game. These 30 seconds provide a fantastic hyper-speed-tutorial in resilience that… Read More
What’s your excuse for your high performance?
A former client of mine is an award-winning writer — and a delightful being. She makes reading easy, even though her topics are complex. As you read her… Read More
A love song gone wrong. What song is running your business?
Today, Jose is a thriving college sophomore and a dear friend, one of the most wise and resilient people I know. He was once a Little Brother I… Read More
Success stories worth emulating—the rose bush and the Rolling Stones.
Part 1: When we moved into our current home, we inherited a yard that had 17 separate flowerbeds. Out of desire and necessity, Brenda (my beloved) became an… Read More
Ever had your heart broken? This dude turned heartbreak into gold.
I had lunch last weekend with Jeff, my best friend from high school. Today, Jeff’s an über successful insurance agent. I see his face plastered on a giant… Read More
Which battles are you fighting? A smart lesson from a client.
A wise client made a comment to me the other day. It was short and sweet, and it helps you look at yourself in the mirror in a… Read More
Do you give divorce gifts? My friend did.
I’m re-gifting a valuable gift from a friend. When I went through a divorce many years ago, I fought hard to avoid the chaos and public humility I was… Read More
Have you made winning too complicated?
If your goal is to make a great impact in your business and your life, your work falls into two simple categories: Times of chaos, confusion, and crisis… Read More
