Last night, Miss and I sat in the bar at Third & Hollywood for dinner. A grandma and her daughter sat next to us. They were cashing out as we were just settling in. I heard them tell our server they were skipping dessert. I leaned over to the grandma and asked her if she … Continue reading Mothers…
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Time…
Time on earth is precious. Finite. Faith. Family. Friends. Invest here. Invest wisely. Remember, ancient wisdom. Mark 8:36. Live hard. Love harder…
Hardest thing…
Life is hard. Fact. What, friend, is the hardest thing? Becoming you. The world wants to use you. Some loved ones want to own you. Well intended teammates want to borrow you. You are designed to become an original and belong with a few. Sounds so simple. It. Is. Not.The world resists you. Yet, the … Continue reading Hardest thing…
Fits, starts, and becoming…
Building deep relationships with a few is one of my favorite "scorecard" wins. When I first met Daniel, it seemed like a coincidence, but I've come to realize that a higher power played a much bigger role. This isn't just a working relationship; Daniel has become one of my few. I can go to him … Continue reading Fits, starts, and becoming…
Who sets the bar on your team?
I remember it like yesterday. Complaining to Chet how many people on my team were underperforming. He asked to see our documented expectations. I told him I didn't have any written down, but assured him that the team has heard me say them 10,000 times. He just sat back, laughed, and told me it was … Continue reading Who sets the bar on your team?
Changing mind…
Back in May of 2021 I stated, with great conviction, I was done taking on new clients. I believed it. Was not bullshitting. Was ccd. Done. Going deeper with my few. Fast forward to today. Another new client started with practice ONE. Our fifth OSU sports team. Not taking new business clients, until Lil Jeggie … Continue reading Changing mind…
Addicts…
Did you know CEO's are as likely to become addicts as just about any other population group? Lawyers lead America in depression, divorce, death from addictions, and death from suicide? CEO's and Lawyers are leading in a number of categories (see above) that we would NOT aspire and one, I guess, we must. You see, … Continue reading Addicts…
Practice ONE.02…
6bells this early am, six showed up for our second BTL team practice with a new team of head coaches. They were reminded. Nothing new in BTL team practice. Much has been forgotten. This is true for every team. You lead a team in need of reminders. Leaders are believers. Leaders are connectors. Leaders remind … Continue reading Practice ONE.02…