Author: Chet

I’ve always had a hard time listening. When my justice thread (sense of right and wrong) gets tweaked, it seems to close my ears far too often and at the same time unhinges my unfiltered mouth. The result is not good. Seems I have the hardest time hearing the ones I love the most. Damn. … Continue reading Listening…

Love. Love God, yourself, and people. Love your work and Love your team. Love the pursuit and passion of following your dream. Love the falling and the failing. Love recovering and the healing. Love the breaking and the building. Love the storms and savor the smooth sailing. Love seasons and the changes. Love what is … Continue reading Love…

I love CCD (clear, concise, and direct) communication. Hallmark of great connectors. Truth takes few words.  When SEAL's communicate, they keep it very brief. These badASSes do not have time to talk bullshit. Missions they carry out are life and death. So when they affirm they've heard the message it only takes one word. Good.  … Continue reading Good…

Clint Eastwood was filming The Mule back in 2018. Toby Keith was playing golf with him at Pebble Beach. Clint, age 88, had a pep in his step Toby couldn't help but notice. So, he got curious and asked what's up. "I never let the old man in," was Clint's ccd response. Damn. This one really rings … Continue reading Never let the old man in…

Leaders are believers. This is the seminal thought throughout all of BTL. Recently, I told a team of golfers this truth. An imperfect swing (think Arnold Palmer) filled with belief is much better than a beautiful swing filled with fear. Fact. Here's another leadership truth.  Rarely does a teams belief exceed the belief of their … Continue reading Leaders…

Crazy thought but it's true.  Long term stability comes through strategic volatility. This is why we're taught, as leaders, when it ain't broke - break it. Makes no sense until you've studied systems. Status quo is slow death. Every healthy system makes strategic changes before outside forces, well, force it.  Fire dissipates without obstacles in … Continue reading No stability without volatility…

Four years ago this morning, I was alive and on Heaven’s door. I’m reposting the story for those that don’t know and for those that do. Let’s this serve as a reminder to take nothing for granted. Life is a gift. Enjoy the present. It’s meant to be bitter and sweet - poison and wine. … Continue reading Alive and gone to Heaven…

I'm writing this on my last day age 65. Today, as you read this sorriness, I am 66. Damn.  Yesterday was epic. Started at 6bells with a zoom practice with my one international client. My contact called me immediately after to tell me it was brilliant. Love the English! Love their language and passion. 7:30 … Continue reading 66…