This early morning I rode the elevator down to get coffee. A business pro rode alongside. He was all suited up for his BIG conference this morning. As we waited in line for our latte’s, a young woman came up to him with all smiles. She couldn’t wait to ask him if he was Nellies … Continue reading Work and life…
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Gifts
They matter. Because they speak the silent language of the soul. There are, I believe, three kinds of gifts. The first kind comes from God. Unearned. They are the miracles we breathe without noticing - - - the beating of our hearts, the spark in our minds, the design of who we are - - … Continue reading Gifts
Less weeds, more doing
Get the hell out of the weeds, leader. I mean this in two ways. First, be crystal clear on your why, first and most. That will drive the what and how. Way too many leaders get caught up trying to figure out all the details of the what and how on the front end. Death … Continue reading Less weeds, more doing
Gimme a Breakers…
Yesterday morning as I quietly walked toward the gym at The Breakers, I stopped to take a sip of my coffee as I walked past this dude doing his job, you know. As I enjoyed my cafe for a brief moment, I heard a man ask a question - “Do you need anything, sir?” Looking … Continue reading Gimme a Breakers…
I Am My Brother’s Keeper
Veterans Day used to mean uniforms, medals, and memories. Names. Faces. Firefights. Moments burned into my soul. But I see it differently now. The real battle was never just out there. It’s in here - - - in my heart. I’ve lived among warriors. Men who would die so others might live. That’s not just … Continue reading I Am My Brother’s Keeper
Daisy is ONE…
Live hard. Love harder…
Hard reps
Life's storms do not often announce their arrival. You rarely know what you're prepping for, as a result. Prep your ass hard so you can be your most core-centered and self-controlling when the unexpected occurs. Know what you believe, what you value most, and who you want to be in a storm. It's not enough … Continue reading Hard reps
1111…Championship ONEness
The heart of the leader is the heart of leadership. For the OSU athletic teams who train with Chet and got them a dose of John Rue the other day - - - I was once a member of one of the most elite military units on the planet. And…as Special Forces teams go - … Continue reading 1111…Championship ONEness
BUILT TO LEAD 