As a kid I played soccer and was on some very competitive and skilled teams. There were times we won the championships and got a trophy. There were times we came in second and got a ribbon. And there were times, and I'm embarrassed to write this, we came in third and got nothing. That's right, ... Read More »
Leadership
Got a Major Change? Try These 2 Things
There's the old adage, "People hate change" and then there's its converse, "People love change." Both are true. It's not that people don't like change, they just don't like change they don't like. But, if you 1) provide CLARITY around the topic and 2) give people more CONTROL over their destiny, ... Read More »
Do I Really Have to Talk to People?
JP Morgan recently announced they are getting rid of voicemail. The cost is outweighing its value with more people using text and email. There are many more media options to communicate that voicemail wasn’t as effective, or used, as it’s too slow. By the time I leave a voicemail and you check it -- ... Read More »
Challenge Your Limitations…The 4 P’s To Accomplishing Crazy Dreams
After years of competing in ultra-distance endurance events, I've come to realize that the mind and body can be pushed to limits far beyond our expectations. This was confirmed recently as I completed a 205 mile, mountainous run around Lake Tahoe climbing up over 40,000 vertical feet and sleeping ... Read More »
Every Once In A While It’s Good to be Nervous
In 21 days I will participate in the toughest mental and physical challenge of my life and run 202 miles around Lake Tahoe. Actually, it's the equivalent of running around the lake almost three times. Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful areas in the world sitting at 6,200 feet above sea level ... Read More »
What We Can Learn from the NFL and Tom Brady on Culture?
Four-Game Suspension...One-Million Dollar Fine...Two Draft Picks Lost. Did the NFL do the right thing with their response to Tom Brady and Deflategate? Some say they were too harsh and some say they didn't go far enough. I don't have the answer, but I do have a question that begs asking? Will the ... Read More »
