Many years ago I was hired for a seasonal position at Disneyland.  I was in college at the time, so it was a perfect job for me because my work schedule was only during the times when I didn’t have school.  I could go away for college and know that each time I came home […]

Have you ever been called weird?  How about odd?  What about different, eccentric, marching to the beat of a different drummer, dreamer, or hopeless romantic?  If so, I’d like to congratulate you, because one of the things which creative leaders have in common is that most people think they’re weird!  As John Putzier states in […]

A few years ago I read a wonderful book that really expanded my perspective as I began a process of transition in my life from “up and coming” to “established and reinventing,” which continues today.  The book, The Third Chapter by Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot (2009), deals with people like myself, who both personally and professionally are […]

Like most Americans I began the New Year with some resolutions to make things in my life better.  Also, like many, one of those things was to drop some weight and get healthier.  I am pleased to say that so far, I’m succeeding at this resolution.  My wife and I are doing it together and […]

A book that I have really enjoyed is Remarkable Leadership by Kevin Eikenberry (2007).  Early in the text he makes a statement that really got my attention when I read it.  He said, “Deep down you know you can be remarkable.  You shouldn’t settle for anything less than your best self, reaching ever closer to […]