Author: Chet

Two summits today. Col du Joly followed by Col des Saisies . 42 miles and 6500 feet of climbing. Took 4.5 hours plus. Was hard and beautiful. The cheeseburger at the top of Joly was epic. Dinner tonight will be as well. The beer after the ride tasted like the nectar of the gods. The … Continue reading Day 3…

What a difference a day makes. Today, we were hot, cold, dry, wet, and drenched. We covered twice the distance as yesterday and nearly twice the feet climbed. It was hard, beautiful, and after 5.5 hours in the saddle, it felt brief. I did not overheat and felt like myself again. Tomorrow, Lord willing, we … Continue reading Day 2…

Today, Forclaz won. For the first time, I turned left before reaching the summit. Turned 1.5 miles from the top. Was dizzy as hell from the heat and effort. Stopped and collected myself. Pressed on for another 1/2 kilometer felt like my head was gonna blow off. Turned the bike left and licked my wounds. … Continue reading Day 1…

Yesterday was a good reminder for me. Most teams struggle with character more than competence. Both are required. Character matters more. Effort beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. Effort counts twice. You know this. Yet, as leaders, we mostly hire for talent. Fact. Remember this brief truth when recruiting, leader. There are broadly 3T’s … Continue reading 3T’s…

Great lives are NOT seeking balance - they integrate. Our trip to Europe has been all about integrating work and life. Arrived three weeks ago this Thursday. Left that Sunday to work until Thursday in London. Arrived back in Berlin and left to hang with the family around Bracken mountain in the heart of Germany. … Continue reading Integrate…

One of my deepest held beliefs? All human relationships are poison and wine. Fact. I believe we’re all a house divided, so of course, so are our homes. Those closest wound the deepest and produce scars that oftentimes never completely heal. All of us have relational scar tissue and still cannot live (at least fully) … Continue reading Poison and wine…

Yesterday, we rode as a family of five. We covered some beautiful ground in rural Germany while most of Germany was glued to the tube and the football battle with Spain. We had the bike paths mainly to ourselves. Yes, it was freakin’ magic. However, as we rode through a tiny, non-descript village, an elderly … Continue reading Human touch…

Every team, if it’s to perform at its peak, needs role players. In fact, every team is a compilation of role players. The CEO, Head Coach, or Captain is a role player. Fact.  Back in the early Church, the Apostles were filled with fear. Christ had been crucified and the disciples were a wanted band … Continue reading Barnabas…