One of the things that relaxes me is building something for my backyard, my garage, or my house.  I just finished a project for my daughter’s room and I’m in the middle of a large extension of my deck, plus I have the materials for planters for my gardens, which are anxiously awaiting spring.  There […]

A few years ago I read the book Total Leadership by Stewart Friedman (2008), and in it the author makes a fantastic statement.  He says, “Don’t settle. You’ve got to find what you love.”  In the context of the book, the author is speaking of having the attitude that if you’re going to experience true […]

As leaders, we know that creativity is a must if we are to lead our teams in a dynamic manner and propel our organizations to new heights.  Without creative energy, we may be able to maintain for a while, but eventually we will be surpassed by competitors who have the edge of newfound insights and […]

All leaders have at one time or another heard themselves say, “I wish the people I lead would just do this, or do that.”  If you haven’t, you will, because it is not ever guaranteed that people will do the things you teach them, or the things which have been proven to be effective for […]

I had someone tell me I was a “humble man” the other day.  After I choked, I responded that I sure didn’t feel that way about myself. Then they said, “that’s what I mean.”  I thanked them for the compliment. “Humble” is not something that many people immediately say about the leaders they know and […]