What’s Your Next Step?
Many people get overwhelmed when they think about goals or dreams. They seem intimidating or unachievable. Because of this, many people stop dreaming and setting goals altogether. Today I want to encourage you to spend some time dreaming. Get a notebook, a pen, and find a peaceful place to think about what you want to accomplish in […]
The View From the 3rd Story Balcony
The Scene As I write this, I’m sitting on the 3rd story balcony of the beach house our family is living in for the week. I am reminded that life on the ground can often be short-sighted and overwhelming. I’m watching the sun go down over the Gulf of Mexico. I’m watching rows of cars pass […]
Stay the Course – A Lesson from the 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers
Last night the Cleveland Cavaliers became the first NBA Champions to ever come back from being down 3 games to 1 in the NBA Finals. They were playing their talented West Coast rival, the Golden State Warriors, who set the single season record for wins this year after winning the title last year. This was […]
Are You a Continual Learner?
How many books have you read this year? How many articles have you read to help you improve personally or professionally this year? How much time do you spend watching TV versus reading and studying to improve your life? Am I stepping on your toes? So many of us want to have a better life, […]
To Gain Clarity, Start Moving Forward
I was in a conversation recently with someone who is looking for a job and wishing they had a sign from God to give them a clear understanding of their purpose so they could find a career that fits it. I believe many people would love to receive a similar sign. If you are waiting for that […]
Connecting Matters!
The older I become, the more value I see in deeply connecting with people. Connecting matters in all aspects of our lives. Do you want a promotion in your job? Work on connecting with customers and your co-workers. Do you want to lead your team better? Work on building greater personal connections with them. Do […]
Who are you becoming?
Many people want to have or do more in life, but very few realize they have to become more to achieve those things. A leader once tried to persuade an employee to be dishonest in their dealings with customers as a way to avoid answering difficult questions about why they were not receiving the service they had […]
Progress Requires Change
Change is difficult for most people. The irony is that most of us want to progress in our personal and professional lives, but run from the change that is required to do so. If you desire progress, you must learn to embrace change. Change brings unsettling feelings of anxiety, doubt and fear. Change can also feel like […]
Let Priorities Drive Your Life
Do you ever get frustrated with the results you’re seeing in your life? Do you ever feel “stuck?” When was the last time you wrote out your priorities and compared them to the daily activities of your life? Many people are dissatisfied with their lives, but are not taking time to reflect on what is causing […]
Start Before You’re Good
I attended a powerful workshop last week that challenged me to think about what I want in life, but also forced me to list what was stopping me from achieving my goals. Afterwards, I was reflecting a bit. One item has been my worry about not having the highest quality of videos to share with people. I’m not […]