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Life Lessons From the Creator of Calvin and Hobbes

In today’s fast-paced, spotlight-seeking, social-media-driven world, finding a public figure who avoids the spotlight is remarkable. But when you find a public figure who is completely embracing living a private life and rejects all fame, money and attention, it forces you to take pause. That’s what I recently found in the creator of ‘Calvin &…

August 30, 2013
Leaning Into the Fear

The hardest part about learning to snowboard learning to lean forward. The natural thing when you’re strapped to a slippery board at the top of a 12,000ft mountain is to lean back. As if leaning back will help you ease gently down the hill. That’s the fear talking. But fear doesn’t know what’s safe. Leaning…

August 19, 2013
Why Not Lead?

The myth is that not everyone can be a leader. After all, if everyone leads, who will follow? we ask, as we sit back in our seats. The truth is, each of us can lead. Every day each of us are faced with the choice to sit back and go with the flow, or lead.…

August 16, 2013
Keep Your Eye on the Ball

In golf, the number one rule of the game is “keep your eye on the ball”. Even though you’re aiming away from water and in the direction of the hole, you’ll never get there unless you forget the pin, look down, and focus on hitting the ball. Looking up too soon will ruin your shot.…

August 9, 2013
The Things We “Have To”

If you’re like much, much of your day is directed by obligation – the things you have to do. You have to pick up some milk. You have to write a quick email. You have to get to work early tomorrow. For most of us, though, most of our obligations are the result of our…

August 5, 2013
The Parade Filter

Watching our town parade yesterday I gradually realized – after seeing dozens of corporate floats – how much of a parade is actually focused on advertising. While the thought of watching one hour of (slowly-moving) ads might taint the whole parade experience, I also realized that this might be one of the best forms of…

August 3, 2013
The Fear and the Power of Connection

A discerning speech mentor recently pointed out that when I give a speech, I look towards the audience, but I don’t really look at them. My gaze scans the audience, but never really make eye contact with anyone. Why do I avoid eye contact? Speaking to a crowd, launching words into the air, is safe…

July 31, 2013
Push vs Pull

A couple years ago I sent my daughter – a 2-year-old at the time – down a huge slide by herself. I figured with a little push she’d realize how much fun it is to cruise recklessly down the curvy slope. I was wrong, and the tears and screams alerted all the other parents in…

July 25, 2013
Social Media Framework

If you’re trying to establish a presence online, it’s difficult to know where to start. Facebook or Twitter? Is blogging worth my while? What the heck is Google+? I’ve recently been reading Platform by Michael Hyatt, which is a must-read for anyone who has a something to say or sell in today’s world. Hyatt gives…

July 11, 2013
Try Again

“You can’t get back on the horse if you haven’t fallen off it.” – Phil Dunphy, Modern Family Overcoming your fear once, doing something difficult and daring the first time, is one thing. More difficult is giving that speech a second time, going back to the drawing board for a logo design, running a second…

June 29, 2013

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