I am on a mission to help people embrace a simple philosophy that separates best in class organizations and high-performance people from everybody else.
I was taught that winning in business and in life requires anything but conventional thinking. I grew up in Michigan where my blue-collar roots taught me the value of hard work and determination. I have an eclectic mix of career stops that ultimately led me from the front lines in business to the executive boardroom.
I understand what drives organizational excellence and customer loyalty having spent nearly two decades as part of a leadership team that built a little-known family business into the #1 brand in their industry with annual revenues exceeding $2 billion dollars. After a career in franchising that spanned more than 30 years, I retired from corporate America to focus on helping individuals and organizations embrace a simple philosophy that separates world class organizations and high-performance people from everybody else.
Heroes see the world differently. For them, it’s not about positive thinking, it’s about perspective. Looking through the lens of optimism gives the hero supernatural vision. They see what others cannot. They see opportunities instead of obstacles – possibilities instead of problems. When things go wrong…and they will…optimism is what helps the hero turn life’s messes into a masterpiece.
Heroes go “all in” every time they take the field. They understand that in business and in life it’s always personal and never perfect. Heroes create strong connections and reach beyond the borders of transactional thinking to create transformational moments!
The hero's calling card is pure excellence. It’s about using our talents, gifts and abilities to their fullest potential and highest purpose. The hero uses the best of who they are to serve more people, more often, in bigger and better ways.
Heroes own the moments that matter! They live by a simple code: “bring your best stuff to the present moment and pour it into the lives of others.” They understand that before you can lead anyone else, you must first be able to lead yourself. The hero owns their attitude, their actions and their results. They are committed to the best possible outcome in every situation regardless of circumstances or events beyond their control.
The hero's calling card is pure excellence. It’s about using our talents, gifts and abilities to their fullest potential and highest purpose. The hero uses the best of who they are to serve more people, more often, in bigger and better ways.
Heroes own the moments that matter! They live by a simple code: “bring your best stuff to the present moment and pour it into the lives of others.” They understand that before you can lead anyone else, you must first be able to lead yourself. The hero owns their attitude, their actions, and their results. They are committed to the best possible outcome in every situation regardless of circumstances or events beyond their control.
Heroes see the world differently. For them, it’s not about positive thinking, it’s about perspective. Looking through the lens of optimism gives the hero supernatural vision. They see what others cannot. They see opportunities instead of obstacles – possibilities instead of problems. When things go wrong…and they will…optimism is what helps the hero turn life’s messes into a masterpiece.
No one accomplishes anything of significance alone. Success in any endeavor requires a solid foundation of people who love and support you no matter what. What drives me more than anything is my family. They are truly the heroes that breathe life into everything I do.