vantage point

take a hike

Take a Hike

Posted On April 5, 2026 | Burdens & Struggles, Dysfunction & Distraction, Family & Experiences, Recharging & Rest

...leadership.  Those that we are entrusted to lead are watching our daily hike.  Every peak and valley is within their Vantage Point.  Leadership is a tremendous responsibility.    Both are worth the hike, just take...
chasing the sun

Chasing the Sun

Posted On March 29, 2026 | Deep & Meaningful, Family & Experiences, Sports & Winning, Time & Perspective

...the sun until it rested for the night. There is something about a view like this.  A good view always requires a Vantage Point.  It creates the ability to see from the perfect perspective. That...
false springs

False Springs

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

...conditions, the most problematic to people eager to get growing is the twenty-seven degrees.  Most blooms that have occurred to this point will not be able to withstand the sub-freezing temperatures.  All the growth…gone.  The...
find another room

Find Another Room

Posted On March 8, 2026 | Burdens & Struggles, Critics & Haters, Grit & Growth, Time & Perspective

...one in the room, it leaves little space for our own personal and professional growth.  There is great advantage to finding people that are further ahead in this journey of life and leadership.  Their wisdom...
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

...for those that I lead.  Conclusion Like any leader, I miss the mark.  Probably one of the only promises I can make to our team is that at some point, I will fail them.  My...
finding joy in the process

Finding Joy in the Process

Posted On February 1, 2026 | Authenticity & Intentionality, Belief & investment, Deep & Meaningful, Family & Experiences, Sports & Winning, Time & Perspective

...ten wrestlers with a special night.  I’m quite fond of this class because Grant has spent his entire high school wrestling career with them. Yesterday, we had our regional tournament.  This is the point of...
The Intersections of Life and Leadership

The Intersections of Life and Leadership

Posted On January 25, 2026 | Burdens & Struggles, Dysfunction & Distraction, Recharging & Rest, Sacrifice & Service

...life and leadership, our journey isn’t always straight; it’s a series of critical intersections we arrive at. Intersections are disguised as decisions. They also introduce us to people who Intercede our lives as various points...
our personal stamp

Our Personal Stamp

Posted On January 11, 2026 | Authenticity & Intentionality, Sacrifice & Service

...people.  Although I may not be able to help them directly, I try to get them to where they need to be. It’s called being resourceful, being connected to the point you can help a...
controlled sense of urgency

Controlled Sense of Urgency

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

...our sense of urgency emerged.   We wrestled like there was no tomorrow and that every point mattered.  We won, we advanced.  Next match, same level of urgency, same result.  After back-to-back wins, we had a...
The Gap Between Caring and Not

The Gap Between Caring and Not

Posted On December 28, 2025 | Authenticity & Intentionality, Culture

...“Upward Feedback.”  Feedback from the most important Vantage Point…from below. There are four questions asked.  One, what are the first words that come to your mind when you think of your leader?  Two, what does...

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