I’m tired tonight. Two nights on the road is my max. I’m tired tonight, and it’s a good tired.
Yesterday we practiced with a team of sneakers in ole Stlou. We’ve been practicing for nearly a year now and yesterday was our collective best. Here’s why. Shannonball took the breakfast of champions like a champion. She was amazing as she allowed me to build into her, in front of her peers. Doug was present and really practiced being clear, concise, and direct. Mark demonstrated humility and wisdom in tandem. He didn’t remind us that he was the smartest guy in the room, he simply was.
Magicman spoke when he had something to say and when he speaks, we all WANT to listen. Angela took some hits and some compliments and maintained her presence. AMAZING.
Joe was relaxed and yet completely engaged. Normal Joes don’t want to transition power. This one does. Very cool. AND, he and I agreed and it wasn’t even planned. John was late and it didn’t matter. He brought some great questions, a quiet command, and a transparency that inspired all of us.
DoubleD was dreaming and doing when he wasn’t dreading and dying. Isn’t it funny that we’re all in every quadrant depending on the day? DoubleD and I have become fast friends over this past year. I LOVE how he sees things and how he thinks. AND, I LOVE the way he feels life even when it crushes him. He and I will grow old together. Who knew?
God, that’s who…
Great work sneakers. We covered the Courage Essential and, together, you acted with courage. You are becoming ONE and I am really grateful to be a catalyst, nothing more. May God bless your work, bless you as individuals, and your team. You are becoming BTL. You are becoming who you are meant to become. You are becoming a team worth remembering. Who knew?
We know…
BUILT TO LEAD 
Done so, team of 9.