Recognize the Pivot
As I got off the last lift for the day, I felt burn in my thighs. It was an awesome day of skiing, particularly since it was day two. First day was “work out the kinks” and “build back the confidence” day.…
Make a difference…A reflection.
She's been on my mind for years. I vowed one day I would find her. I just didn’t know how. And then it happened. I saw her name. It didn’t seem possible. Could she really be attending the same event? I…
The one thing money can’t buy.
As we approach this holiday season, the push to get our attention to buy things picks up speed. This unrelenting fever always stops me in my tracks. Maybe it is the “volume." Maybe it is fatigue since some merchants put…
A Grounded Life.
Many of you know the journey I've been on in the last two years of writing my first book. This path has certainly taken me to some interesting places, introduced me to some wonderful people and opened up conversations and…
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…