Business Is Pushups

We’re all looking for the next big thing, the idea or invention that will propel us to success. It’s taken me a decade, but I think I finally get it. Here’s the secret: There is no “one thing.” It doesn’t exist, and it never will....

230 Marbles

I remembered this parable yesterday and wanted to share it with you. The older I get, the more I enjoy Saturday mornings. Perhaps it’s the quiet solitude that comes with being the first to rise, or maybe it’s the unbounded joy of not having to be at work....

Climb Like Jesus

At an event, we often seek the “it” person to meet and connect with. We wait for the perfect opportunity to make an impression, always looking to climb to the next rung. I can replay that scene in my mind over and over again.  Maybe it was a great speaker,...

An Attitude of Gratitude

  In the United States today, most of us take at least a few moments to pause and reflect on all that we have to be thankful for. We notice and mention the little things and the wonderful people in our lives. It makes for a beautiful day. And it makes me wonder...

Empty Your Buckets

We all have work clutter that builds up each week. Don’t leave it for Monday morning. You’ll sleep a whole lot better if you dedicate an hour tonight (and every Sunday). Sort your email. – Unsubscribe or filter the junk. – Respond to the easy...