“The greatest tragedy for any human being is going through their entire lives believing the only perspective that matters is their own. We need to break down those walls and barriers and get people to see that there's perspectives outside of their own eyes.” ― Doug Baldwin When was the last time you felt misunderstood? […]

Do you ever feel overwhelmed from trying to be all things to all people? When was the last time you said “yes” to something and later regretted it because it took time away from people and activities you truly valued? Many of us struggle with overcommitting — we say yes to requests and opportunities even […]

January is a great time for new things - a new year, new opportunities for change, and of course...new resolutions destined for failure! Cue dramatic music. Yes, it's that familiar time of year when nearly half of Americans boldly declare their ambitious New Year's resolutions only to ditch them a week or two later. We've […]

Below is a recent article by author and leadership speaker Dr. Patrick Leddin that has some great advice on cultivating empathy. A skill that seems to be lost in our hectic, busy lives of wanting to check items off the list, or solve problems quickly and move on to the next. This week I hope […]

My mentor was a great human. He not only changed my life, he saved it. Here are some of the lessons he taught me. Be grateful. Be curious. Write everything down. Don’t complain about what you allow. Leaders are learners. Be kind. Take care of yourself first. Develop your gifts. Your attitude is everything. Wisdom […]

We need to unplug. I mean really unplug. No screen time. No calls. Alone with all that life is. And isn’t. We weren’t meant to be “on” all the time. We weren’t built to set up camp in the past. We weren’t designed to be consumed by tomorrow. We were built for today. For this […]

I was sitting around a fire pit with some buddies. It’s one of the things I love about fall weather. Sweatshirts, jeans, and something to sip on. Like each time before, we were willing and ready to solve all the world’s problems. Okay, we were willing at least. We talked about friends who weren’t there. […]

Recently, my brother Chad and I were talking about success, life, leadership, and other things. I asked Chad what his definition of freedom is and his answer blew me away. He said, “Freedom is the ability to be unapologetically you…and having the grace to allow others to do the same.” — Chad Lewis I asked […]

My mentor used to say, “You’re either fired up or burned out! And it’s a choice.” It’s easy to get overwhelmed and burned out. Life is hard. Business is ever-changing and full of challenges. Thankfully there are things we can do to reclaim our focus, energy, and passion. Here is an article from my friend […]

I was on a podcast recently and the host asked me about my daily rituals. He wanted to know what I focus on personally to make each day the best it can be. I have been fortunate to spend time with great leaders over the years. Here are some things I’ve observed and adopted into […]