There are three different types of people in this world; the optimist, the pessimist, and the realist. For the most part, I’d consider myself the optimist type. A real find-the-positive, see-the-opportunity, Tigger type of guy. That said, over the course of the last 19 months, it seems that negativity and pessimism are everywhere I turn,Read more
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During a recent leadership development training, a teammate asked me to define leadership. Think about it for a second. What comes to your mind? My initial instinct was to quote Harry Kraemer and his four principles of values-based leadership. If you’re not familiar with Kraemer’s book, ‘From Values to Action,’ I highly encourage you andRead more
Much like last year and every year before it, I set aside time around the holidays to reflect and take stock of the previous 12 months. Something about this small ritual has always helped me assess and appreciate the previous year for its triumphs and challenges. It also assists me in preparation for the freshRead more
2020 began like every other year. You could feel the excitement in the air as some individuals were eager for the idea to start over, and others were thrilled at the opportunity to carry on from the previous year. By all accounts, 2020 was ‘normal.’ Though after only a couple of months, normal fell byRead more
In 49 years of life, I can’t say I ever thought I would celebrate a birthday amidst a global pandemic, but I guess there’s a first for everything! Rather than gifts and celebrations for the big day this year, I thought I’d use this opportunity to share a special birthday message instead. It’s no secretRead more
If you’re anything like me, the COVID-19 crisis has taken its toll, and in its wake, left a rollercoaster of emotion to sort through. There’s no denying the magnitude of stress, sadness, and fear that this global pandemic has brought, but there are also silver linings and celebrations just as there would be any timeRead more
Stay at home orders remain in place across the nation, and so the majority of us are now faced with finding new ways to continue getting through each day the best way we can. For me, I’ve used this time to sit and reflect on a wide array of topics. I’m sure I’m not theRead more
In the blink of an eye, your entire life can change. We’ve all heard this, and yet most people assume that shift in life will never happen to them. I know this misfortune all too well because my life changed the minute my mother passed away. But you’ve seen the news about Kobe Bryant’s untimelyRead more
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
I’ve always recognized that I am not perfect, nor will I ever be. But in the past several years, I have noticed something exciting. I’m progressing toward the best version of myself. How have I been progressing? I have a secret, and it’s simpler than you may think. In every self-help book or advice column,Read more