evolution in thinking
Technology: An Evolution in Thinking
Okay, I’ll admit it. Sometimes I can be a bit of a curmudgeon. Sometimes I like things a certain way. However, I’ve typically thought things through and am set in…
Effort is worth it!
It’s Worth the Effort
With the warm sun coming down on my face, I sat in the grass, tired and shivering as I watched runner after runner cross the finish line. Many of these…
customer acquisition
How to Get More Customers
When appropriate, one of the exercises I do with my teams has jokingly become known as “Butts in Seats”. This phrase began during my work with an organization that owns…
hitting the wall
Driving Intention
Not long ago, I had a coaching call with a senior leader of an organization I have been working with for a couple years. The company has turned some major…
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How to Debrief and Why It Matters
Recently, Reka and I facilitated our first offsite couples retreat. We learned that we have huge opportunities for improvement; however, for the most part, it was a spectacular experience. Last…
Enter the Arena
Enter the Arena
In Paris on April 23, 1910, retired US President Theodore Roosevelt delivered one of his greatest speeches. He closed with the quote at the end of this blog. Reka recently…
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6 Tips for Better Facilitation
After a couple years of working together, some of my clients start becoming more independent by handling their own session facilitation while also participating in the meeting. Sometimes, it may…
positive impact
Give More to Get More
Last week, I mentioned that I recently completed my first marathon – a trail run through the mud, rain, and wind. It was an extraordinary experience, but the weather and…
Extraordinary Lives in the Unreasonable
“I believe success is achieved by ordinary people with extraordinary determination.” - Zig Ziglar Jim Collins coined the acronym “BHAG,” short for “Big Hairy Audacious Goal”. I set my first…
Know Thyself
My wife, Reka, and I were recently at a conference in San Diego, where I met Steadman Graham, most known for being Oprah’s significant other. It was a small conference…