Author: Chet

Your identity is not the names others have given you. I’ve been called genius by LA, underdressed by Cardinal Health, too much by too many to count, Toto by Gufreakin’rue, Cheeker by Doscher, Pickles by my Miss, and an endless array of other names - some complimentary; many, not so much. Others, however, cannot name … Continue reading Identities…

There is power in your pen, friend, but only if you are willing to not overthink or attempt to make it pretty. The best writing, the writing that brings crystal clarity, feels like you felt when you threw up literally - it kinda sucks when it’s coming up but man do you feel so much … Continue reading Throw it up…

Today, during sacred band practice, we had guest appearance by a curious client. He wanted to see the magic. Turns out, the magic was already in him. After an hour of listening and learning, one of the builders asked him how he would describe his work with Doscher. A miracle. He continued to call us … Continue reading A miracle.

Today, during a “fun” practice with a team of high performers, the CEO spoke ccd to his team regarding the heat in the room. He asked them to turn down the volume and intensity when surfacing conflict with one another. Good but incomplete coaching. You see, humans don’t deal well when given feedback that’s been … Continue reading Dial it down. Dial ‘em up…

C.S. Lewis, my favorite author, once said there is no such thing as good reading, only good rereading. He said something similar about writing… I’ve received a few requests for my favorite reads (these are always rereads). It’s been awhile since I’ve updated this list. Really hard to narrow it down. I love so much … Continue reading My top 25 rereads…

Your strengths are not what you’re good at. Your strengths are what make you feel strong. Thanks, Marcus Buckingham. Your weaknesses are not the things you suck at. Weaknesses are the things that weaken you - that suck the life out of you. Today, in practice 39 with a team of beautiful souls, I asked … Continue reading Nothing…

Never say this when responding to someone giving you a compliment or challenge. Instead, speak truth in love. Simple, not easy. If you’ve never heard them say what they just said, tell them something like “Thank you, I’ve never heard this from you before.” “You never told me that,” feels like an attack even when … Continue reading You never told me that…

One of my CORE principles is to feel life. Another one is approach life like a Stoic. Yes, these are in conflict. When my heart was attacked on March 27, 2021, my aim was not to feel life. Would. Not. Have. Served. Me. Well. So, instead, I practiced stoicism as best my sorriness knew how. … Continue reading Feel life…