Jul 25Member-onlyMy Thousand Days of CalmMy wife and I had this early morning habit of going to the gym. She had hired a personal trainer to work with her (I did not… I had a lot of work to do pound-wise before I would take a trainer on). …Leadership3 min readLeadership3 min read
Jul 15Member-onlyUnderstanding Gen Z’s Perspective: Why Effective Leadership Matters to the Next GenerationGen Z, just like any other generation, cares about leadership. They may have their unique perspectives and expectations when it comes to leaders, but their interest in strong and effective leadership is undeniable. Gen Z, born roughly between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, has grown up in a rapidly changing…Leadership2 min readLeadership2 min read
Published inMIDFORM·Jun 3, 2022Member-onlyI Rolled Out of Bed and Looked For My CapeBut I Wish I Didn’t Have To — Superman was one of the few when I was a kid. There were not the universes of them that there are today. He was iconic even then. I spent thirty minutes every afternoon stretched out in a plank across the ottoman, arms extended emitting this shrill engine sound watching George…Leadership2 min readLeadership2 min read
Published inMIDFORM·Jun 3, 2022A Tribute to a High School TeacherHow English Lit Changed the Way I Think — I went to a big high school, and if you asked the senior class from any of the Old Millenium years, they would say their favorite teacher was Jeanne Saunders. Ms. Saunders was a tall angular redhead, a fierce disciplinarian, and a stand-up comedian. All while teaching Chaucer and Shakespeare. …Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
May 4, 2022It’s Only Just A Matter of TrustTrust in a Leader: the Key Pillar of High Performing Teams Trust is the key pillar of high-performing teams. As a leader, if you can build trust within your workplace team, you will create an environment where employees feel motivated and empowered to do their best work. Trust also fosters open communication and collaboration, which are essential ingredients for any successful…Business5 min readBusiness5 min read
Mar 3, 2022What it Takes for an Entrepreneur to Become a LeaderIn the business world, it can be difficult to find people who are willing and able to wear many hats. Entrepreneurs need to be knowledgeable about a variety of topics including finance, marketing, sales and operations. While these skills may seem daunting at first glance, they aren’t as hard as…Writer4 min readWriter4 min read
Published inTell Your Story·Feb 26, 2022Getting Up Off the MatJust when COVID broke in the spring of 2020, I made the somewhat flippant comment that “it would be a good idea to stay out of the healthcare system for a while.” From there, I just dove headlong into the abyss. Two months later I am putting together some outdoor…3 min read3 min read
Published inThe Shortform·Feb 23, 2022Why This Company Wasn’t For MeHigh ropes leadership training programs were de rigeur some years ago, so when I was sent, I embraced the opportunity. This meant that I was on the fast track to somewhere. As the week wore on, the material we learned was significant, and useful. Even when learning was in a harness fifty feet in the air. But near the end, during a discussion session, we were asked to name something that we stood for. We were to say, “I stand for…”.Training1 min readTraining1 min read
Feb 18, 2022Leadership: One Easy Thing You Can Do Right Away to Improve Your ResultPeople who want to lose weight search for a magic program that will let them lose weight without changing how they eat or whether they exercise. Late-night infomercials tout systems that will turn you into a millionaire overnight. …Leadership3 min readLeadership3 min read
Dec 9, 2021The Jethro Tull Christmas AlbumImmersed in my room of vinyl and digital media soaking in the music of the season, I will be playing Christmas music deep into January. Over the next several days, I want to share some of my favorites with you. Released in 2003, the Jethro Tull Christmas album is a rarity from these veteran rockers. …Christmas3 min readChristmas3 min read