Critics & Haters

the coach in me

The Coach in Me

Posted On October 5, 2025 | Belief & investment, Critics & Haters, Culture, Love & Kindness, Storms & Seasons

Coaches are leaders, leaders are coaches. The lessons learned in coaching, apply to leading. All day, every day.
the play caller

The Play Caller

Posted On September 28, 2025 | Belief & investment, Critics & Haters, Fundamentals & Feedback, Preparation & Presence, Sports & Winning

Being the play caller is as critical to leadership as it is to football. The pressure always rests with the play caller.
characters of the comment section

Characters of the Comment Section

Posted On September 1, 2025 | Critics & Haters, Dysfunction & Distraction

There are certifiable characters of the comment section. Who are the 5 characters that lurk in the comments?
the real picture

The Real Picture

Posted On August 24, 2025 | Community Leaders, Critics & Haters, Dysfunction & Distraction, Failure & Fear, Heroes & Legends, Humility & Selflessness, Purpose & Passion, Sacrifice & Service, Vision & Dreams

The best way to get the real picture is to keep your feet still and evade emotion. What I learned from my morning read on the Presidential leadership of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
enduring the race

Enduring the Race

Posted On June 22, 2025 | Community Leaders, Critics & Haters, Failure & Fear, Grit & Growth, Humility & Selflessness, Purpose & Passion, Sacrifice & Service

Enduring the race, it’s one of the greatest challenges in life and leadership.  Endurance is one of the most undervalued qualities in a person.  It’s the ability to continue pushing forward when we just want…
dear ashtyn

Dear Ashtyn

Posted On May 24, 2025 | Authenticity & Intentionality, Belief & investment, Burdens & Struggles, Community Leaders, Critics & Haters, Deep & Meaningful, Empathy & Stories, Failure & Fear, Family & Experiences, Gratitude & Grace, Grit & Growth, Love & Kindness, Purpose & Passion, Storms & Seasons, Time & Perspective, Vision & Dreams, Willingness & Want To

Dear Ashtyn, an open letter from the depths of a dad’s heart to his daughter who just graduated high school.

Hearing Noises

Posted On January 26, 2025 | Critics & Haters, Dysfunction & Distraction

Hearing noises is one of the greatest challenges a leader faces.  Everywhere we turn, there they are, front and center. Noises that enter through our ears and penetrate our hearts and minds.  Mountain Noise Grant…

Articulating a Vision

Posted On January 21, 2025 | Critics & Haters

Articulating a vision is an art.  One that requires a unique ability to see further than others can.  A superpower gifted to few, but followed by many.  Articulating a Vision  On Monday, we celebrated Martin…

You Can Count on Critics

Posted On March 18, 2024 | Critics & Haters

You can count on critics all day, every day. They can be counted on to be consistent and relentless in their efforts. You always know where they stand…on the other side of whatever you do.…

The Cheapest Seats

Posted On September 18, 2023 | Critics & Haters

Baseball legend Babe Ruth once said, "the loudest boos always come from the cheapest seats." Those seats are occupied by the best of the best at critiquing others. They are miserable people whose game plan…

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