Author: Chet

Imagine you are lost in the deep woods, really freakin’ scared and really freakin’ lost. What are the two tools you would want? When I ask this question, I most frequently hear food and water. This is good but it’s not the most important tool. You see, food and water are temporary tools. They have … Continue reading By design…

Fourteen years ago today, our dear friend Larry left us suddenly. I wrote this as a tribute to him and read it (barely) at his Memorial service. For those of you who knew Larry, I hope this brings back good memories. For those who never met him, let me introduce you to my best builder… … Continue reading LA…

Life is a paradox between purpose and pointlessness. Ecclesiastes teaches us to give 100% to everything we do. Full thrust without restraint. And, knowing it will all burn away and tomorrow we may die, we eat, drink, and make merry. We take life seriously; ourselves, not so much. Embrace paradox. Enjoy the journey. What, friend, … Continue reading Life…

There is power in knowing you are competent - believing. Once you’re beginning to believe, slow down and trust it. Trust yourself. Trust your team, your client, and the process. In golf you’ve got to grip it lightly, not tightly. Fear speeds us up. Trusting your swing slows the swing while generating more consistent power. … Continue reading FUNdamentals…

We gravitate to those that make us better. False. We gravitate to those that make us feel better. Truth. Your job, leader, is to somehow do both. Expect resistance. Expect most seeking affirmation, not information they can use. Expect the majority to say the right thing. Expect a few to do the right thing. Expect … Continue reading Lead…

How many of you feel the peace that comes with knowing your day is a series of passionate, purpose filled privileges? How many are rushing around, late for most meetings, or hell bent on being on time even though your presence is rarely there? Want more peace in your day? You’re not too busy, you … Continue reading Peace…

We recruit talent, five star is better than three or four. Or so we believe. Here’s truth. Talent is overrated. Skill matters more. Talent gives one a head start. Will (the will to pain, to train, and to resist impulse) power is more predictive of future skill than talent. Recruit will, leader. Ask better questions. … Continue reading Will power…

A client of mine was recently wronged by someone in his system. He wrote to tell me he deserves fair. I get this kinda note nearly every day. Hard to argue. I mean, don't we all deserve to be treated fairly? Here's my response. My response isn't nice or easy to swallow, but it's kind. … Continue reading Grace…