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The Rule of 3
This past weekend, I competed in my golf club championship. In high school, competitive golf was a huge part of my life. So much so that it became a part of my identity. I still found ways over the following years to get into competitive situations until time and lack...
It’s All About the Angles
Standing up. Hands on my hips. Incredulous. I was fuming. It was 2006 and I was coaching high school basketball. One of my star players had just taken the ball on a hard dribble drive to the hoop across the court from me. Jade stood 5’10 and had a rare ability to get...
Random Digressions
Sometimes my mind works in sound bytes rather than the creation of a story that leads to a point. As I begin to scribe this missive, allow me to go “sound byte” mode on you fueled by five things I’ve been thinking about lately…. Curiosity > Judgmental. It’s easy to...
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St. Patrick’s Day 2011. It’s hard to believe it’s been 13 years since I last heard my dad’s voice. It was a Thursday and I remember it like it was yesterday. Dad was in his last moments before slipping into a coma. He would eventually pass away on the 20th but...
Eyes Ahead: Mastering the Art of Forward Focus in Life and Business
“Keep your eyes looking forward in the direction you are going…” Last night was spent on a crisp Sunday evening spent helping my granddaughters master riding their scooters. Being asked to coach them on the fine art of scooting on the sidewalk is an honor and...
Chasing Unleashed: The Legacy of Presence: A Tribute to Matt
It’s been a heartbreaking three days for me. On Friday morning, my brother-in-law Matt passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. While he’d been battling severe health issues for the past few years, he’d been beating the odds and still fighting. His body finally had...
Signing Off on Integrity: Lessons in Accountability
Something happened this past weekend that I’m not sure I’ve seen before. Professional golfer Jordan Spieth disqualified himself from the Genesis Invitational for signing an incorrect scorecard after the 2nd round of play on Friday. It’s not uncommon for players to...
Beyond the Meme: Why Context is Your Ace in the Leadership Deck
You’ve seen it. Maybe you’ve even done it. Intentionally or unintentionally. No idea what I’m talking about? Exactly. How many times have you wandered over your Facebook timeline and seen that a friend has posted a meme or quote that leaves you scratching your head?...
Who’s Caddying for Your Career?
“Play it a cup to the left. Hit it at 105 percent since it’s a little uphill.” “You’re at 1003 yards but I want you to play it at 120 because of the incline and wind.” These are two examples of countless conversations held today with my new best friend, Tim. Tim is a...
