A big aspect of leadership is connection. There are many ways to do this. A big one is through language & culture. Why? These things are meaningful to people. I was reminded of this on my recent trip to the UK for my friend Matt’s wedding. While I met many Britts. Being a first-world country…

As the headline states, the more perspective you gain, the better leader you can become. There are many ways to gain perspective. Today’s lesson is about travel. I learned this lesson in May 2004 when I enrolled myself through a study abroad program entering my senior year of college. I put myself on a plane…

I just did a podcast swap with a new friend Ben Newman. Ben and I were introduced through our mutual friend Amberly Lago. We both come from the Midwest, from homes with abandoned fathers who were addicts, went to the same university, and have a passion for coaching, winning, and leading. Kindred spirits. Ben was…

I wear a necklace with the saying “Momento Mori”.  It’s Latin and translates to “Remember your death”. Sounds cold, but it’s true. The truth is as a leader, the message gives perspective.  The truth about life is this: Everything is temporary. To put a bow on the lesson today, I received the message below from…

There are many dichotomies in leadership. I want to share 1 with you today. As a leader. In times of calm, you must create chaos. In this sense I mean you need to create initiatives that are uncomfortable to push the mission & revenue forward. However.. In times of chaos, you must create calmness. Calmness…