I knew training for an Ironman would be difficult. After all, race day would consist of a 2.4 mile swim, followed by 112 miles on the bike, and finishing with a 26.2 mile run. Balancing training with running a business, being an engaged father and husband, and mixing in time to explore and experience life…
Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” To be honest, I don’t know if he said that. But that’s what the internet told me. But his quote resonated with me because I was forced to confront the notion of simplicity after a recent event. During my time on stage, while explaining how…
Hiring has always been a top priority for any organization, and today’s work environment is no different. What has started to change more recently, though, is the type of workforce available and the expectations they bring into the workplace. More bluntly stated, Gen Z is the newest generation to enter the workforce and how you…
A few weeks ago, I hit the big 4-0. As others have told me, it’s either the beginning of the end, the beginning of the greatest chapter in life, or as my Mom put it, “I’m perfect and I love you.” Thanks Mom! Personally, 40 felt exactly like the previous 9 birthdays. My back hurts…
It’s hard to go far without hearing about the impacts of Artificial Intelligence. Depending on who or what you listen to, AI is going to range from helping us marginally improve our lives to completely running our lives altogether. The answer? AI is going to ruin the world as we know it. Feel better? You…
“Let me check my calendar.” “I’ve got an opening from 1:00 – 1:30, but then I’m booked until Thursday.” “You need 15 minutes? How does two weeks from now work?” Ever uttered similar phrases before? Of course you have! And that’s OK because you’re just like millions of us who get consumed by a calendar…
In a recent podcast interview, I spoke with Michael Harvey about his journey to Chief Strategy Officer at Corra. The full conversation is worth a listen, but it was his story about traveling the world for four years with his wife and two children on a 40ft. sailboat that has had me rethinking what it…
How quick are you to give someone the benefit of the doubt? To give them grace even before they’ve earned it? In a recent podcast episode, I interviewed Justin Fox, an Army veteran and 20-year operations leader, about the transition from military life to civilian leadership. One of the challenges Justin faced – as do…
There is a lot of overlap between what’s required to be a successful leader and what’s required to be a successful parent. Qualities like patience, determination, empathy and humility all go a long way in both facets of life. It’s for those reasons I often use parenting examples in my keynotes because a majority of…
Thankfully, I’m not a celebrity. I know the money and fame sound tempting, but becoming a celebrity brings with it a host of negative consequences most of us wouldn’t want to deal with consistently (see: paparazzi). And I won’t even get started on what it takes to get in shape to play an Avenger superhero. …