Author: Chet

Life Lately a song written by Parra for Cuva, is one of my all time favorites. No words. Speaks to my soul.  Life, literally, has me by the short hairs (btw, that's all I've got). Mom keeps falling. My youngest son stays down. Unwilling to accept help. Friend after friend battling disease, death, and desire. My … Continue reading Life lately…

This phrase became mainstream via the hit TV show Seinfeld. Google it. Here's truth. Yada is a Hebrew word. It translates in English to "I know." I know, I know, I know. Translation. Whatever you're saying, I already know it. This is slow death. Cancer. Hubris. Lack of curiosity.  Want to become a master in … Continue reading Yada, yada, yada…

Joan of Arc lived from 1412 - 1431. Born a peasants daughter, she had a vision from God and would boldly lead the French army into battle against the invading English. She rallied the French troops. Instead of protecting her at all costs they allowed the English to take her prisoner. Eventually, via a corrupt … Continue reading Joan of Arc…

This past weekend we hung with Krit, Josh, and Vivi. Friday night as we finished up dinner, I put on A rush of blood to the head album live from Sydney. This album takes me back to the early 2000's and our son, Andrew, cleaning cars. He played it non stop in our garage while … Continue reading A rush of blood…

Leaders are believers. This seminal BTL thought came to me in the car while talking with Larry Allen back in 2005. We were debating the melody line of The Eight Essentials of Leading Teams at the time and I blurted this out. Leaders are believers - they believe in themselves (CORE), something bigger than self (CORE), their … Continue reading Leaders are…

The Hebrew word tetelestia translates to the English phase "it is finished." These were Jesus last words on the cross. He was proclaiming His death as victory for all humankind.  Imagine this.  The Roman generals and military men used this same word frequently. When the battle was won it was customary for the Roman leader to place … Continue reading Tetelestia…

Read JimmyTHEgants rant from China earlier today. What if the trial is the trail? Damn. He is risen. Amen. Live hard. Love ❤️ harder. Thank you, Jesus…

When the leader stops believing, someone will soon be leaving.  When you do not believe someone is speaking truth, try this on. Simply state - "I don't believe you." Tune in. When you do not believe someone is capable, try this on. "I don't believe in you." Tune in. Be specific, concrete, and actionable with … Continue reading I don’t…