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Too many today think their way to greatness requires they say yes, over commit, over do, and build their brand by being seen and out there more. If you’re chasing excellence, friend, begin by saying no today. Cull your way to mastering your domain. Chasing excellence is about doing less and obsessing more. I’m obsessed … Continue reading Cull your way…

Figuring out your company's value proposition is an inside-out process if it's to be both sustainable and reach high levels of excellence. Far too many use an outside-in strategy. They survey the customer to see what they say they want and need, they look at industry trends...they look at all the external data they can … Continue reading Inside-out

Lauren and I spent some time in Denver last week which became the most OPUS filled 24 hours that I can remember. At dinner with some clients and their spouses, we went around the table and shared the current version of our OPUS’s. When it was my turn, I shared with them I felt like … Continue reading The False Summit…

Great leaders know how and when to wield a high level of energy, similar to a skilled warrior in battle. They know how to turn the room, raise the energy level, lower it, turn the tide in a certain direction. Not everyone has that ability. But the ability itself is not what’s impressive, it’s the … Continue reading When to wield

Day 6 in BBTL is quickly becoming my favorite day. Life is hard. All aspects of it. Designed so. I believe the designer wants us to quickly learn the only way to navigate the great life is to lean on Him. Our nature is to resist. To live well we must build a second nature, … Continue reading Day 6…

Today, I was dragging ASS. Allergies got the best of me. Legs gave out. Could not breathe. Hadn’t been on the bike outdoors since early May. It showed. I. Was. Slow. Told Peej, Brother Mick, and Littlest to leave me. Told them I knew the way home. Told them to have fun and not let … Continue reading Dragging ASS…

I dislike the phrase "we're all dispensable/replaceable." I believe it's often a misguided attempt at humility. The problem is it's in no way inspirational to you or your team. No one, especially those who work for you, wants to feel replaceable, like they're simply a cog in the machine. Communicating to someone that they're an … Continue reading Words matter

We departed Saturday morning. Arrived in Chicago and met a handful of Jordy's friends. Sunday morning we drove from Chitown to Whistling Straits. On the way we had Church with Grandma Marie. Sunday tradition. Epic.  The golf began Sunday afternoon. Monday it continued at The River Course. Tuesday, The Irish. Wednesday, Erin Hills. Best four … Continue reading Jordy…