A few weeks ago, Deb and I drove to Harlan to honor a friend. We spent four years in Harlan (2001-2005), and nights like that remind us how much those relationships still matter — and how deeply they still impact our lives today. Nic Christensen spent 19 seasons on the Harlan boys basketball staff beforeContinue reading “Everyone Needs a Little Nic In Their Life”
Tag Archives: leadership
What’s Important Now
What’s Important Now? The news that legendary coach Lou Holtz passed away this week prompted me to spend some time revisiting his life and leadership. If you ever watched him speak, you remember the energy. He was passionate, motivating, and deeply principled. His success on the football field was remarkable, but what may have beenContinue reading “What’s Important Now”
Lead Yourself
Are you a leader or a follower? The most important person you have to lead each day is yourself, so yes, I would say I am a leader, as are you. Not only must we lead but how we talk to yourself each day is critical as well. Just like the people you lead. Don’tContinue reading “Lead Yourself”
Five Moments Newsletter
A project I have been doing for a few years. Curious to see how it shares here. This is Newsletter #88. You can subscribe and receive it in your email each Thursday morning if interested. Here is an intro and what I write about each week. Life is made up of moments and they comeContinue reading “Five Moments Newsletter”
No to 90%
Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you. This is Jarrin. Jarrin was our waiter at Monkeypod Kitchen in Ko Olina, HI and was phenomenal. His smile says all you need to know about his personality and ability. As Jarrin took our initial drink orders I noticed a photo inContinue reading “No to 90%”
