The clock is slowly ticking away, closer and closer to midnight. Around this time every year, as I reflect and prepare for another 12 months, I set aside time to watch Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture. Truthfully, I watch this video multiple times a year (among other videos from Simon Sinek or John Wooden), but IRead more
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“Caitrin was a six-year-old girl in my community who was friends with my daughter. A lover of rainbows, cardinals and collecting rocks – Caitrin was a special girl, with a big heart and a bright smile. At an early age, she and her family received the news that she had cancer, and despite a fierceRead more
Transitional phases are always a little tricky and often a source of stress and anxiety for a lot of people. The new school year, filled with different classes, teachers and schedules is frightening for kids and certainly stressful for parents who play chauffeur and tutor, all while balancing full-time work and personal schedules. Now thatRead more
This morning, each of you reading this were able to wake up and start your day like every other. Maybe you made coffee, walked to work, boarded a plane for business or dropped your kids at school. On September 11, 2001, that’s exactly how 2,977 individuals started their day too. Men, women and children boardedRead more
It’s often overlooked how crucial coaches are throughout someone’s life – a teacher to help shape a young mind, a sports coach to help develop a talent, a spouse to support a dream. We all benefit from having mentorship, training and education that coaches inevitably provide. As a coach myself, I understand the importance ofRead more
I am passionate about being a youth football coach for many reasons. Of course, I love football and love teaching it to kids even more, but it also gives me unique vantage point to my community, allowing me to see little ways to make an impact. Each year, our team rallies around a cause thatRead more
Everytime I think I’m going to inspire someone, I get inspired myself. My latest inspiration came in an unexpected form: 50 high school students. These students are a part of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago’s amazing program called CHASE Your Dreams, which is a six-week summer internship dedicated to helping giveRead more
Remember back in 2014 when CVS made the decision to stop selling tobacco in their stores? CEO Larry Merlo was willing to leave billions of dollars in revenue on the table because the sale of tobacco products was inconsistent with the company’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health. Today we hear soRead more
I was humbled to have the opportunity to speak with Jeff Haden from Inc. Magazine about Medix’s double bottom line: Profit and Purpose! “As the leader of a company, your job is to build that company — increasing revenue, increasing profits, and increasing overall value. And your employees certainly understand that, but still: ARead more