RISE above whatever storm you are in. I love that sentiment, but how do you do it? First, nobody can avoid every storm. Oh, you might avoid most of the worst storms but you will encounter storms. And sometimes even the worst storms are completely unavoidable. So, how do we actually rise above them? Have…
COUSINSTruly blessed for this to happen at my home. Three little guys playing.They are building a relationship that will last a lifetime.Unfortunately this isn’t as common as it should be. In fact, there is a lot of work that has to be done to make this happen. And, while all the hard work is truly…
“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” -Edmond Burke What a simple but profound statement. Most people refer to this timeless quote when addressing freedom and liberty, and for good reason. Today, I would like to refer to it in regards to leadership. Why do we so…
“It’s not about rugby, it’s about young men. It’s not about building championship teams, it’s about building championship boys, boys who will be ‘forever strong’.” – Coach Larry Gelwix Ok, first off, a movie was made based on Coach Gelwix and his rugby team. Forever Strong is a very good movie and I recommend it.…
“Neither snow, nor rain, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds “Known as The Postman’s Creed Ok, I have heard this cited many times reading books, in speeches, or even in movies. Each time I have heard it, the point of valiant effort was being made, and…
“Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without strategy.”— General H. Norman Schwarzkopf —Leaders build trust by consistently demonstrating competence, connection, and trust. People can be patient as you develop competence in areas and develop abilities. They will give you some time to connect with…
Pull the string, and it will follow wherever you wish. Push it, and it will go nowhere at all. Dwight D. Eisenhower This is such a simple yet profound truth. Have you ever tried laying a piece of string out on a table to test this? Of course, with one finger on one end of…
“Many will start well. Few will finish well.” — Frank Boudreau There are so many how-to resources today that you can learn how to do virtually anything if you have access to the internet. I mean, how often are you faced with needing to know how to do something you don’t know how to? I’m…
Unfortunately, most leaders struggle, if they even try, to provide the kind of atmosphere where people enjoy their jobs and would say to their friends, “I Love My Job”. You see, it all comes down to the why. WHY did I become a leader? What really drives me?? It isn’t until I shift from ‘doing…
“True leadership must be for the benefit of the followers, not the enrichment of the leaders.” Robert Townsend I truly admire the leader who has come up through the ranks to one day find themselves leading in the same arena they once followed. There are many challenges to overcome when you find yourself leading those…
