Are you a 31’er?
Are you a 31’er? As I sat down to think about my week, it became clear that the pace of things around me was on a one-way ticket to faster. That is true for everyone. Because everything is 24/7, we…
The Line Is Never Straight – Up Close.
It was a glorious day on the water. After dinner, people started to gather around the campfire. The conversation was alive with stories that replayed the day’s events - the classic crashes, the great accomplishments and of course the fun…
Guardians of no progress.
It started out simply. A way for me to “call out” less than stellar behavior that was counter-productive to change while keeping the focus on the behavior and NOT the people. Guardians of no progress©. You know - those rascals that…
You + Others.
Spring is a time of renewal, of evaluating who we are and what we want. Have you ever asked yourself "what is your leadership commitment?" It's a big question triggered by an engaging and fascinating conversation I had recently with…
The very last one…
It was early, just after 5 in the morning. You could see the colors of the sky beginning to change in anticipation of a beautiful sunrise. A grand celebration for the world to see, that a new day has arrived…
Behind the lens.
My love for photography started years ago with my Aunt Anita. Each time she visited, we explored another chapter from her travel log. Her images and stories were mesmerizing to me as a child. And much to my family’s chagrin, the…
Hard vs. Soft
In this world of "Big Data" our natural curiosity fuels the urge to seek to understand the essence of every detail, because the data is now available. Knowledge gives us potential but it is through practice we build mastery. So I…
Get out of the parking lot.
Parking Lots. They come in all sizes and shapes. You see them everywhere. They serve the same purpose worldwide. And yet they are a source of entertainment for me. Watching people find “their place” in this ecosystem is fascinating. Some…
It’s all a matter of perspective.
I could hear the passion and growing disgust in the conversation behind me. It was a long day of travel and I was mildly amused that someone else shared the challenges of the day. Until, I could see the conversation was…
A Leader’s Responsibility.
During workshops and talks, I’m often asked what to do when you hire someone who just isn’t measuring up. Sometimes people actually tell me the person they hired is an idiot. I tell people don’t be so hard on yourself.…