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This Season of Life is Yours to Define

Whether you're approaching retirement, know someone who is, or you're simply in a season of life where you're ready to reinvent yourself, this is for you. You may be feeling a mix of restlessness, boredom, uncertainty, or even conflict about what's next. That's not unusual. It's just a sign that you're ready for a new chapter — one you get to define. Rather than "retiring," think about re-wiring — shifting your energy, talents, and time toward something that lights you up and makes an impact. VISION: What Does "Re-Wired" Look Like for You? What excites you now? What gets your energy flowing? It's still in you — you have to look. Where can you apply the skills and knowledge you've spent a [...]

By |2025-07-10T18:00:46+00:00July 10th, 2025|Development, Leadership|0 Comments

The Captain of Culture 

When it comes to building a winning team—whether in business, sports, or life—one question always rises to the surface: Who’s responsible for culture? The answer is simple. If you’re a CEO, a business owner, an executive leading a team, a department head—or frankly, anyone responsible for the performance of a group—you are the Captain of the Culture. Let’s talk about what that actually means. Culture isn’t something you can hold in your hand, but you feel it. It’s the tone of your workplace. It’s the vibe in the room. And as a leader, you’re setting it, whether you realize it or not. What values are you modeling? What kind of atmosphere are you creating? Do people walk into work energized and supported, or are they [...]

By |2025-07-15T14:00:59+00:00June 27th, 2025|Development, Leadership|0 Comments

PURPOSE—Start and End with It

Most leaders display their company’s mission statement, sometimes even publicly. I firmly believe every business should have a clearly defined mission: its purpose. That statement should reflect why the business exists and who it serves—employees, customers, clients, and beyond. But what about you? Do you have a personal purpose statement? What is your why? Each day we wake up with the privilege and opportunity to impact someone’s life. In my view, our purpose should always be rooted in serving others. As leaders, devoting our lives to a strong purpose brings deep fulfillment. There’s no greater calling than knowing you’ve made a difference in someone else’s life. Purpose is more than a goal—it’s a cause. It pulls us forward. One quote that has [...]

By |2025-07-15T14:00:16+00:00June 20th, 2025|Connecting, Development|0 Comments

A few nuggets to chew on

Here’s something a little different today. I want to share some ideas and concepts that have helped me throughout my leadership journey. My hope is that you’ll find value in them and maybe even apply one or two in your own life. Being kind is more important than being right. Money doesn’t buy character. Under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and valued. Ignoring the facts doesn’t change the facts. Everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile. When you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere. Surround yourself with lifters—they’ll make you better. There’s no right way to do a wrong thing. Integrity matters. In leadership, what you end up with is a combination [...]

By |2025-07-15T13:59:21+00:00June 12th, 2025|Leadership|0 Comments

Be a BE Leader—because leadership is how you show up.

As leaders, we are always being observed. You’ve likely heard the saying, “Your actions speak so loudly, I can’t hear a word you’re saying.” That’s leadership in a nutshell. We are constantly in *“Be” mode. Our teams experience us this way: He’s being rude and short again. She’s being distant again. He’s being difficult again. She’s being disinterested again. You get the idea—people experience us not just by what we do but by how we show up. We are always being something—positive or negative. The choice is ours. Here are my top five Positive “B’s”: Always BE Present: Fully show up—make others feel seen, heard, and valued. Always BE Consistent: Be predictable in your values and behavior. Trust grows here. Always BE Listening: With your ears, eyes, [...]

By |2025-07-15T13:58:27+00:00June 5th, 2025|Coaching, Leadership|0 Comments
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