Enjoying The Journey

I Can’t >>> How Can I?

Let’s Remove ‘I Can’t’ From Our Vocabulary. “I can't” is a phrase that can be a natural reaction, something that can slip out in a conversation. “I can't” can... Read Article

Be Here Now

A few weeks ago, I shared a story with you about my son and how he notices when I’m not fully present. Read Article

Connect Better And Grow Together

It was Wednesday afternoon. I had a 15-minute gap in between Zoom meetings. My phone rang. I didn’t recognize the number, but I was expecting a call from a... Read Article

The Power Of Failure

It is not those amongst us who achieve “perfection” that we must admire most. After all, perfection is just an illusion. Read Article

Greener Grass

I Had Major Grass Envy My neighbor’s yard had that nice, sharp green grass. Perfectly cut. Read Article

The Win-Win

I was away this weekend on vacation with my children along with another family and their children. In total, 4 kids. Fun times. Read Article

Do You Reflect?

Do you reflect on and take the positive from your past experiences? Does the prior version of you return to report? Read Article

Do You API?

Yesterday, I dropped off my car for service and a few repairs. I had an appointment, and they were aware of what was needed, including a loaner car. When I... Read Article

Better Decisions = More Growth

Making Decisions Can Sometimes Be Tough… Especially When Life Is Happening Around You Some of the worst decisions I have made were based on emotions, not on... Read Article

Becoming Indistractable

I’ve realized that, no matter the topic, when I am learning, I am growing. And, as I teach and share my learnings, I learn more and grow more. I’ve created an... Read Article

Impulse Response? THINK First

Each Of Us Has Opened Our Mouths Too Quickly Or Hit That ‘Send’ Button Too Fast We know it to be true when we immediately, or soon after, wish we had responded... Read Article

Challenges Build Greatness

The Greatest Gifts I Have Been Given In My Life Have Been The Greatest Challenges I’ve Faced. In facing these challenges, and learning how to overcome them,... Read Article

Front Side Of The Wave

I have a fun family story for you... Read Article

You Matter

Taking Care Of Yourself Is One Of The Most Important Things You Can Do. After all, what happens if your mental or physical health fails you and you are... Read Article

Time, Water and the Desert

Father Time Cannot Be Stopped. As we all know, Father Time is undefeated. He rolls over everything and conquers all. Read Article

Practical Thinking Is Not How We Win

We Do Not Live With A Status Quo Mentality. We don’t ask “how much can we do?” as that results in practical thinking predicated on what we most recently were... Read Article

Is It Monday Already??

Is it Monday already???!! That was the question I asked myself this morning after an amazing weekend with my kids. Read Article

Be The Example

We each control how we show up to the starting line and how we take action throughout the race. Our actions can inspire and raise up those around us. Read Article

Showing Up Triggers Me To Finish

Being Intentional With Simple Things Is Enough To Make A Big Difference In Your Life. The preparation that goes into your endeavors... how you mentally get... Read Article

Pressure Is A Privilege

As We Come Upon The End Of The Quarter, There’s A ‘Checklist’ We Each Run. Sometimes it’s a formal process, and other times our checklists consist of... Read Article

The Status Quo Is Not Good Enough

The Pursuit Of Excellence Means You Never Settle For Anything Less. You persevere no matter what obstacles are put in your way. You think critically, you... Read Article

Will You Win The Day?

Taking Action With Purpose And Intention Each Day Lets You Play Within The Day To Create The Little Wins Compounded over many days, these little wins create... Read Article

Neutral Is Not Good Enough

I could… Read Article

Green Indicator

We must always continue to focus on what we can control: how we show up for ourselves and for one another and making better quality decisions each day (with an... Read Article

ZBT

Think of something you did last year, last quarter, last month, last week. Now ask yourself, “Knowing what I now know, would I make the same decision…” Read Article

Coffee Beans & Thermostats

Coffee Beans & Thermostats… What Do They Have In Common? Read Article

Guardrails

As a parent, I want to protect my daughters. Read Article

It Takes A Village

This past week, I became more aware of the role of my personal support network. Read Article

We Create Our Story Each Day

Perspective Is Important. We run quarterly races, but the last day of the quarter is not an end point. The last day of each quarter represents a checkpoint to... Read Article

Better Communications => Stronger Connections => More Growth

“To collaborate” means “to engage” in the action of working with someone to produce or create something. Read Article

The Power Of Fear Vs. The Negative Impact Of Doubt

I heard something very powerful over the weekend: Read Article

Going All In Means Taking Time To Rest

Playing All In Means Taking Advantage Of The Time That’s ThereTo Rest, Relax And Recharge. This weekend, Memorial Day Weekend, isn’t a moment to get ahead.... Read Article

Being Indistractable & Thoughts Becoming Destiny

I have spent a lot of time optimizing certain behaviors in my life, and I believe my ability to focus on how I spend my time has improved and the... Read Article

The Impact of Change

Last night, I had a long drive to the Mayo Clinic for a checkup from the surgery I had a few weeks back. During the drive, I had a lot on my mind and lots of... Read Article

Living With Intention To Get The Most Out Of Every Day

Last night, I couldn’t sleep, which sounds bad, but isn’t always. With no point in resisting the situation, I got up, went outside and sat on my back patio... Read Article

Appreciating The End Of Our Comfort Zone

Movement, which is critical for survival, can be physical or mental. Changing your physical location is a form of movement. Likewise, changing your mental... Read Article

Obstacles = Strength, Innovation & Growth

The Obstacles We Encounter Make Us Stronger And Create More Pathways To Innovation & Growth. So why do obstacles feel, shall we say, so in the way? It’s your... Read Article

Today’s Chalk Message

Today is a blank slate. A sidewalk with no chalk. Read Article

Is Your Time Working For You?

I have high expectations for myself. But, often, I must make choices with regard to where I focus my energy. Read Article

Find The Joy In The Journey

Last week, during a trip to the Mayo Clinic, I saw two amazing messages written in colorful chalk on the sidewalk outside the main building. They were on the... Read Article

How Could They Be Right?

‘How Could They Be Right?’ Is A Powerful Question. Especially if you work diligently to understand the opinions, feelings and ideas of others, “how could they... Read Article

Crossing The Street

With Experience Comes Knowledge, And With Knowledge Comes Strong Points Of View. For those of us who are smart, innovative and impassioned with ideas regarding... Read Article

INTENTIONS > ROUTINES > REPS > RESULTS

Throughout the past year, we had to dig deep and hold our heads high with confidence to move forward in the face of adversity. Read Article

The Grit Jar

This week I listened to a podcast featuring David Goggins, a man who leveraged his grit to overcome much throughout his life. David Goggins developed a method... Read Article

The Power of Grit

This morning, as I sat at my desk, I was thinking about grit, what I define as the courage and resolve that allows people to display strength of character. Read Article

Own It, Learn It, Grow From It

There Is No Shame In Acknowledging Mistakes We Have Made. Quite the contrary, there is power in it. Read Article

Have To >> Get To

Every Day, Your Attitude & Mindset Set Your Tone. When we start with positivity, we each control our days, the days don’t control us. Read Article

The Growth Mindset Is A Way Of Life

Big goals need to be discussed daily to reinforce the goal and increase the likelihood of success. Read Article

We Can All Be GOATs

Wow, how great was Super Bowl LV? It was really amazing to watch as last night, Tom Brady solidified his spot as the GOAT (greatest of all time) as an NFL QB. Read Article

Have You Let A Word Pick You For This Year?

I have had amazing conversations tied to a “single word” process that I am following this year. Read Article

Goals -> Purpose -> Results

Are Your Goals Big Enough To Produce The Results You Want? Setting hard goals produces massively different results than having no goals or working toward goals... Read Article

The Power Of Possibility Thinking

On Wednesday night, as I was putting my girls to bed, there was a pureness and energizing curiosity about Wednesday’s inauguration and what it means to have a... Read Article

Leader = Coach

No longer do we appreciate, reward or value unsympathetic bosses. No, times have changed, and it is time for that boss to go extinct. Read Article

1:11 On 1/11…

It’s 1:11 on January 11th. Make a wish! Read Article

Coming Out Of The Blocks Strong

Today, I want to emphasize the importance of coming out of the blocks strong, maintaining the momentum and playing with the lead. Read Article

Protect Yourself First With Self Care

Since March of 2020, I have frequently repeated the following to those around me: Read Article

The Value Of AARs

“Chunking” time into small increments to create checkpoints enables us to diagnose and, if necessary, course correct and accelerate so we are always moving... Read Article