Have you ever met someone who just has to win…at everything? Don’t get me wrong, we all like to win and there is a time and place where that is a priority. But, not all the time and not in every situation…

They were in the middle of making a life-changing decision. This married couple wanted to explore all the options and details of this major decision.

A friend who is a seasoned leader (and pilot) flew me in his plane to the beautiful Florida-Alabama coast.

I entered the coffee shop and saw him sitting alone in a booth. He was homeless.

I’m asking for your help. I want to make sure these emails are relevant and helpful for you.

I have an idea. Before you embark on these well-intended resolutions that (according to statistics) you will keep for about 2 months, why not try something different? Instead of starting with goals, take a step back and create expectations for your life.

2022 provided good and bad, happy and sad, hard and hopefully some rewarding memories for us. Soon, we will set our sights on the future. But before we look ahead to 2023, I invite you to look back.

When we talk about Mary this time of year, we immediately think of the Christian faith and the mother of Jesus. I want to introduce you to another Mary.

Being curious means taking the chance to learn new things and expose ourselves to ideas that may challenge us.

It takes strength and determination to decide to take responsibility for the things we can control.

I have discovered that those who have something truly valuable to say have experienced struggles in their life.

This Leadership Moment is different from most I write. Take a few minutes to allow yourself to focus only on gratitude. Think about the people for whom you are thankful.

As we began the meeting, I noticed a lady who was working hard to provide us with incredible customer service along with a positive attitude.

It is a mystery to me. It seems that as a person increases his or her responsibility or position in an organization, their ability or willingness to exercise EQ (emotional intelligence) decreases.

I don’t know much about flowers and plants, but there is one flower that I love. The rose. I have always been a fan of any variety of rose. A few years ago my wife and I decided to plant roses around our yard. We found out something really interesting.

It is a mystery to me. It seems that as a person increases his or her responsibility or position in an organization, their ability or willingness to exercise EQ (emotional intelligence) decreases.

I challenge you to try the 5 to 1 ratio in your significant relationships. Focus on speaking with authentic encouragement instead of self-centered criticism.

The question is not “if” you are creating a culture, but instead, “what kind of” culture are you creating? I once worked with an organization who had degenerated from an incredibly healthy culture to a toxic damaging one.

The residents who lived in the path of hurricane Ian will never be the same. This powerfully vicious storm devastated towns and left thousands homeless.

I was traveling recently and had two completely different experiences. While visiting a venue that offers tours for its guests, we met Jeremy and Jessica, our tour guides.