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YEP. It happened to me. The other day I was hanging out with my kids at a science museum. We had a blast watching a train movie—Rocky Mountain Express. The theater was dark and my daughter was a little squirrely. My iPhone must have fallen out on the floor. When the movie was over we…

 Welcome to my mini-series – What does it take to really lead? You may recall I made an acrostic from the word lead. The first: L is for Learning. Today is my second – E is for EXAMPLE In Today Matters, John Maxwell highlights the importance of making decisions early and then managing them on…

In most sports, the difference between making it to the finish line and making it into the record books is less than a second. In fact, more often than not, it’s milliseconds. The small difference between good and great is also true in many other areas of life and work. It’s certainly true for speakers.…

Once upon a time there was a noun named Accountability, the precious offspring of Love. Without anyone to hold accountable, Accountability sought Wisdom and learned that it’s not good to be alone. Now operating in true purpose, Accountability enjoyed the life-changing understanding of esteeming others better than itself. Accountability began to hold others accountable, as…

Every January, the world gets all fired up because it’s a new year and we get a fresh start, right? Well, maybe, but what is it that you are really starting? We set goals and start off on a hot streak and then, for many, watch the flame slowly fade away. John Maxwell has focused…

 While much has been written on the topic of coaching, there are some basic ideas to consider in any lane of coaching. Consider these: Attitude. Check your own attitude first. Am I giving my best self today? Have I cleared my head of my own challenges and issues? Do I have my own agenda, or…

I know it’s the diet time of year, but… I love my son, but… You’re doing a great job, but… I’m thrilled being married to you, but… I’m happy in life, but… As soon as you utter that one little three-letter word, you’ve negated whatever statement came previously. I recently had a conversation with a…

On the night of April 18, 1775, two men rode out of Boston with news that the British army was marching the following morning to crush the American colonies’ fledgling rebellion before it had a chance to get started. One rider went southwest, then turned north, the other rode directly northwest. Both stopped to warn…

The morning sun peeked out from behind the hills, using the clouds to display an inspiring array of colors graduating from Shades of crimson to indigo, magenta with streaks of gold reaching into a cobalt sky. Leaves of the live oaks sang a soft song of peace and hope for the day as they slow…