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ordinary people

Ordinary People

Posted On August 30, 2026 | Belief & investment, Critics & Haters, Failure & Fear, Sports & Winning

Ordinary people make up extraordinary teams.  It’s the most basic of people that are most capable of making significant contributions.  The more ordinary the people, the better the team.
curiosity kills

Curiosity Kills

Posted On June 14, 2026 | Authenticity & Intentionality, Burdens & Struggles, Failure & Fear, Humility & Selflessness, Questions & Reflections

Curiosity kills the unknown.  It opens the door to eradicate ignorance.  Being curious reduces confusion and improves clarity.
where a leader stands

Where A Leader Stands

Posted On April 26, 2026 | Belief & investment, Failure & Fear, Humility & Selflessness

Where a leader stands matters.  The placement of their feet determines the position from which they serve.  It’s the place where others are prioritized.
get unstuck

Get Unstuck

Posted On April 19, 2026 | Burdens & Struggles, Dysfunction & Distraction, Failure & Fear

When we get Stuck in life and leadership, a strategy is required to get unstuck.  Stuck keeps us still, unstuck sends us forward.  We go nowhere stuck, while the possibilities are endless unstuck.
getting skunked

Getting Skunked

Posted On April 12, 2026 | Burdens & Struggles, Failure & Fear, Family & Experiences

“Getting skunked” is a term used in fishing.  It’s the result of a full day of fishing, with zero catching!  It’s not an angler’s best day at the office.  Getting Skunked    We just returned…
false springs

False Springs

Posted On March 15, 2026 | Failure & Fear, Fundamentals & Feedback, Preparation & Presence, Storms & Seasons

False springs occur in advance of the real thing.  These events generate premature excitement for something that is only temporary.  It’s the artificial season, before the real season. 
Be the person that people want to follow

Be the Person that People Want to follow

Posted On February 22, 2026 | Authenticity & Intentionality, Burdens & Struggles, Culture, Deep & Meaningful, Failure & Fear, Gratitude & Grace, Humility & Selflessness, Love & Kindness, Willingness & Want To

Being the person people want to follow should be the aspirational goal for all of us.  It is the identifying mark of a leader. 
the tunnel

The Tunnel

Posted On February 15, 2026 | Deep & Meaningful, Dysfunction & Distraction, Failure & Fear, Grit & Growth, Preparation & Presence, Sports & Winning

Every sporting arena has a tunnel.  In order to enter The Arena, every athlete must go through it.  Not only is it required for entry, it’s also where the athlete returns from the battle.  The…
controlled sense of urgency

Controlled Sense of Urgency

Posted On January 4, 2026 | Burdens & Struggles, Failure & Fear, Grit & Growth, Sports & Winning

A controlled sense of urgency can determine success or failure in a circumstance.  The urgency in which we attack an issue defines the path forward.  Urgency is necessary to triumph when the tension of situations…
interceders

Interceders

Posted On November 9, 2025 | Belief & investment, Deep & Meaningful, Empathy & Stories, Failure & Fear, Grit & Growth, Humility & Selflessness, Purpose & Passion

Interceders are the people and moments in life that redirect our journeys. They meet us at our most critical intersections.

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