Author: Chet

We all have a bias toward one thing or another. Humans, by our very nature, are biased toward our own. At our best, we recognize and release; at our weakest, we ignore and hold on for dear life.  This past year, I made the decision to take on a few new teams. They are all … Continue reading Bias…

Yesterday, we celebrated practice ONE.132, with this great soccer team. I read them a letter I wrote specifically for their leadership team of ten. I’ve watched them grow under the guidance of The Wizard and it’s been amazing to see the transformation. Freakin’ magic, you know. So, after another great practice, we sat in anticipation … Continue reading Joy…

Guard your attention. Mastery, remember is a long and arduous climb that requires your attention and only a few alongside. Masters eliminate noise and distraction so they can focus on their craft and embrace the climb. Not easy in this very noisy world getting noisier. Masters guard their attention. Are you? Live hard. Love harder…

“As cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.” Proverbs 25:25. This was my father’s favorite verse. I’ve quoted it so many times. Lived it today. Jordanturnedforty called us at 6:50 this morning to tell us Daisy Jane arrived on the scene a few minutes prior. She’s a beautiful … Continue reading Daisy Jane…

Live hard. Love harder…

Friday’s are special for me. Studying, reading, writing, and hanging with Miss are the pillars of this day. Golf, band practice, bike rides, trips to our farms, and video chats with Aedán James are frequent flyers. Quiet time and quite a time it is. Today, Little little and his team installed our pull up bar … Continue reading TGIF…

"We humans are biased to our own." Not invented here is a thing. Closed systems are the norm. Ideas become fluent, remember, when given oxygen and shared in the open. Want more creativity and innovation on your team? Shut your judging brain down hard. Open your mind. Learn from all types, especially those unlike you. … Continue reading Open…

The high is not getting clients. The high is not getting the BIG recruit. The high? When they get it.  Good is the enemy of great. Oftentimes high performers are even higher maintenance. Your job is to build an enduring team. Reward skill, passion, and effort. Don’t freakin’ settle, leader. Make your team do what … Continue reading The high…