The High Price of Negative Motivation
I was standing to the left of the stage in a huge ballroom preparing to speak to a group of 300 construction supervisors. I was...


Look Around — Are You Surrounded by the Right People?
One of the most important decisions we make in life is who we choose to be around. In fact, there is an old proverb that reads, “Show me...


Lessons Learned from 50 Trips around the Sun
It finally happened. I had a feeling it would, and I’m pretty excited about it. Most people seem to dread it, but I’ve embraced it. After...


Do You Know Your Bigger Purpose?
Most of us work a regular job. Somewhere along the way we found something we could do or something that seemed interesting. Someone hired...


The Myth of Being Busy
This past week I got a call from a client. Before I could say a word upon answering my phone he said, “Sorry it’s taken me so long to get...


One Thing I’ve Done to Stay Focused in 2017
American author Bill Vaughan once wrote, “An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure...


The Power of One Simple Choice
There are some lessons we learn in life that stick with us forever, while others require constant reminders. For me, one of those lessons...


Are You Committed to a Cause Greater Than Yourself?
Day-to-day life can be rather boring. We often look forward to the exciting plans we make because it’s an opportunity to do something...


How to Endure the Insanity of Air Travel
I spent some time on an airplane today. As I sat in the airport watching people go by, I couldn’t help but think back to a time when...


Share the Vision: Employees Can’t Embrace What They Can’t See
Some people are wonderful with details. They can take an incredible vision, break it down into bite-sized pieces, and identify a laundry...

