Reflections on Mother’s Day

Reflections on Mother’s Day

A Mother’s Passing: Reflection and Action During the last several months, several special women in my life have passed away. Following the death of my own mother last August, many of my dear friends have also lost their mothers. Sammi and Doug Robertson are...
This Moment: 3 Minutes and 3 Steps to Being a More Effective Leader

This Moment: 3 Minutes and 3 Steps to Being a More Effective Leader

I was literally in the final aisle where you wait for the cashier amidst the store’s last-ditch effort to sell you one last item. As I am walking towards the cash register, I look to my right, where there are mugs on the shelf (see picture). Looking around for...
Taking Off Again

Taking Off Again

After 15 months of being grounded, I am back on an airplane, literally writing this from 20K feet. I’ll admit that this is a bit weird, foreign and familiar all at the same time. If you are about to re-enter the world of travel, I hope these insights and tips...
Catalyst for Hire Part I

Catalyst for Hire Part I

You know how when you hear something 2-3 times you start paying attention? This is what has happened to me over the last month while writing a chapter of my second book. A story surfaced about work I did years ago and with time passing, I am now seeing it in a...