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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...
Embracing Our Inner George Bailey: Insights and Lessons for Modern Times
As many of you who have followed my work for years might know, my all-time favorite film is Frank Capra’s timeless classic, "It’s a Wonderful Life," starring James Stewart and Donna Reed. While we still have a full week to go before the “anniversary” of George...
Rewind and Relate: Home Alone’s Guide to Business Narratives
One of our favorite Christmas movies to watch is Home Alone. The 1990 John Hughes movie that is directed by Chris Columbus and starring Macaulay Culkin is a regular watch for us early in the season. You know the movie, so I don’t need to explain it. At 33 years old,...
Insuring Success: Unwrapping the Layers of Risk in the Food Business
Hey everyone, Dan Weedin here. I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Tim Forrest (past guest!) for an engaging chat about the ins and outs of insurance in the food business world. I'm thrilled to share this conversation with you all – especially those in...
