If you are reading this on November 3, 2016, 306 days have flown by this year. (If not, click here to see how many days that have gone by this year.) 306 day...

Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. The hand rhythmically moves in a cadence that demands precision and relentless pressure – constantly pushing forward. Tick. Tock. Tic...

I slid into the driver’s side seat, opened up google maps and calculated the route. I had 4 hours and 17 minutes of driving time ahead of me, which was all d...

Have you ever encountered a moment with God where it feels like he’s playing the role of an Illusionist – performing a well-rehearsed sleight of hand trick? ...

The life altering words, “Dad, can I do it all by myself?”, sent shock waves down my spine.  I found myself frozen in a state of mental denial. No was the on...

Fear is not a topic that is not discussed openly in leadership circles, conferences, or roundtable discussions. Why? It is a topic that doesn’t bode well wit...

Do you want to accomplish something of great significance? Do you want to launch a non-profit that will actually make an impact in this world? Do you want to...

The question was razor sharp, and it pierced a nerve that had remained hidden. It was a question that I wanted to avoid, but I knew that it was time to face ...

Recently I walked into the gym to “my” treadmill and started running. I had seven miles to run, so I was going to be there a while. Complete transparency – I...

Perseverance is a foundation that makes for a compelling storyline filled with ups and downs, twists and turns, and ends with a moment that ignites a fire wi...

Have you ever had one of those moments where you were personally attacked? The attack can come from a boss, coworker, acquaintance, friend, or family member....

The slight chill in the air, calm breeze, and a cloudless morning all set the stage for the perfect race day. The energy was surging from the starting line a...

It was 1989, my sophomore year of high school was ending, and the movie Dead Poets Society was released. This movie quickly entered into my top 5 list and ha...

I was scrolling through social media and I came across a tweet from the Global Leadership Summit. Greatness is not a matter of circumstance. Greatness is a m...

I have thought a lot about the Kalalau Trail over the past several months as I’ve processed the entire experience. Beyond the all out assault on our physical...

Captain Obvious struck in a mighty way several weeks ago leaving Kim and I laughing in disbelief.  We were in San Diego for a wedding. I had the privilege of...

November 7th is the date. It has been staring at me straight in the eyes for over 9 months.  It has been slowly creeping forward. Now I am within a month of ...

I received an email yesterday from the race director of the Silverman Ironman. I was excited because the race is less than a month away and this packet inclu...

After church on Sunday my family went to the annual  “Art in the Park” located in Boulder City Nevada. Art in the Park is just what the name says it is. Hund...

I have been having several strategic conversations with people on my staff about INNOVATION. I can sense a real desire to try new ideas – think outside the b...