Month: May 2008

Today BTL practiced with one of our favorite clients.  Today we remembered that we really do speak different languages.  As we asked more questions like, "What did you hear," clarity arrived.  The team began to realize that they are more "foreign" than "united."  In fact, every team is this way.  Every team is full of … Continue reading TALK…

Today I told one of my clients what I heard him tell me.  He LOVED what he heard.  I love it when this happens.  I love giving my clients my esteem.  They know and I know that it's been EARNED. Today was such a day. I told my client that I heard him "holding back." … Continue reading BTL’s Big Brown…

Every leader we work with at BTL would love to build their wisdom.  They would love to NOT just become more experienced in their work and life.  Anyone growing old WILL do that.  Wise men and women are different.   Wisdom comes from LEARNING from your experiences... not just LIVING through them. Here's some quick … Continue reading Wisdom…

Here's something I've noticed.  Do NOT miss this.  This is HUGE.   The leaders that attract committed followers are SCARY.  They run.  They expect you and I to run with them. They oftentimes are NOT so good at waiting.  These leaders constantly remind us of why they are running. They are running toward their BIG … Continue reading Please, SCARE me…

Today we held practice with a group of dirt lovers.  We invested a bunch of time REviewing ground we had recently covered.  We retraced our steps AND developed a deeper understanding of WHY it was required.  We began to learn the path to becoming a genius in our work and life.  We gained clarity together. … Continue reading I NEED HELP…

Bill stands about 6'3".  He's opinionated, animated, and reminds you of a mans man.  He's the kind of guy you want in your corner when things get rough. Today, he taught his fellow builders a bunch.   You see, Bill told a story about being "unproductive" that was, well, very personal.  He told his fellow … Continue reading Builder BILL…

Today was practice with the builders.  The real builders.  These guys build really cool stuff.  After practice, Mark took me back to his "office" and showed me his latest creation...some of the coolest magazine racks you've EVER seen.  Pure cherry too. Today we practiced solving the right problems and built a bunch of trust.  We … Continue reading Lula, Mike, Bush, Michael, Andy, Maury, many more cool carpenters, and a couple ballers named Kevin and Josh…

I am privileged to invest my time and energy into work.  I cannot wait for tomorrow morning and the chance to be a catalyst.  One of the reason for my joy at work is simply that I get to be there when people "get it."  I get a front row seat at their awakening.  This … Continue reading PURPOSE…