Author: Chet

We don’t store facts and figures in our craniums. We store stories. So, leader, what are your go to stories to sear your teams? Whatever they are, learn more. Learn more stories. Learn more nuances to the ones you know. Learn more nuances to involve your audience more. Learn more ways to reach those with … Continue reading Stories…

False harmony is epidemic in our newfound, cancel culture world. False harmony comes from playing scared. It comes from playing nice. It’s fake and doesn’t lead to oneness. Don’t be nice. Be kind. Simple, not easy. Live hard. Love harder. Be kind…

You’ve probably heard the saying “she’s a funny drunk,” or another classic - “he’s an angry drunk.” Neither are attractive over the long haul. I mean c’mon man, it’s not funny when she’s puking in the car or he’s still drunk in the morning. The worst kinda drunk, at least to me? Power drunk. Lincoln … Continue reading Drunk…

Problems are not fine wine. Problems are stinky cheese. They do not age well. Normal dudes fix problems. They do, do, do until they’re freakin’ done. Don’t be normal. Leaders build problem solvers. Problem solved. Live hard. Love harder…

People are drawn to truth and people run from truth. When you are truer, leader, you will polarize teammates. Fact. When you demand excellence, you polarize. When you hold standards, you polarize. When you fire high performers for moral violations, you polarize. When you fire “good dudes” who don’t perform, you polarize. When you take … Continue reading Polarize…

The Danes practice Hygge (coziness). They consistently rank the second happiest country on the planet (Finland #1). They practice the power of being with, with a Danish twist of course. To create coziness, stop trying to prove yourself. Resist the urge to dominate. See yourself as an equal, a peer, and position yourself to be … Continue reading Hygge…

A friend paid for this tree. He knew how much Tank (our little, tuxedo wearing dog) meant to us. So, he gave us a few hundred bucks and told us to plant a tree for Tank. We did. Tank would sit at his post and guard the side yard while getting some afternoon sun too. … Continue reading A friend…

BTL clients are not normal. We work with unique, humble, and strong leaders. Last night, after hours, I spoke with three of my clients. We were not scheduled. There was nothing pressing. I simply called to connect. And, we did. Leader, remember this. Your attention is currency. Spend it wisely. Cheat toward your few. Give … Continue reading Give…