I am on the road. Again. Four events in six days. From New Orleans to Canada. And Hilton Head to Dallas. I am blessed to have my bride with me this week. She signed up to be a true road warrior. Why? Because we are celebrating 27 years of marriage. And on our anniversary, we […]

I am blessed with a stellar memory. It has served me well. Mostly. I say mostly because over the years I struggled with holding on to failure too long. I’m a perfectionist. I expect a lot from myself. Striving to achieve the unattainable goal of perfection is delusional at best. And yet so many do […]

“I really wish I was less of a thinking man and more of a fool not afraid of rejection.” — Billy Joel I am a keynote speaker and author. I am a sales professional. I am a human. I have an intimate relationship with rejection. Growing up I was a sensitive kid. I wanted everyone […]

"When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier." — Roy E. Disney What do you think of when you hear the word values? I hear people talk about their values. A lot. I hear leaders talk about organizational values. A lot. It’s easy to talk about values. It is another matter entirely […]

“Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” —Aristotle How do you feel about feedback and criticism? Is it the same thing? I don’t think so. I think it’s important to understand the difference between feedback and criticism. Nobody likes criticism. It hurts. Every time. Its sharp barbs […]

"All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them." —Walt Disney To believe in a dream is foundational to achievement. To believe in something big. Something that matters. It’s what drives elite performance. It is what sustains you when obstacles and roadblocks get in the way. It’s a reason to […]

Great leaders are born. Just like everyone else. But they weren’t born great leaders. They were simply born with the potential to become a great leader. It takes work, discipline, and commitment to hone one’s ability to lead well. I have been fortunate in my life to be mentored by some great leaders. Masters of […]

When I was young, my grandmother would always say to me, “Grandson, you are rotten to the core!” Then she’d laugh. It was a term of endearment that meant I was spoiled. I think of her often and all that she taught me. The other day I was reminiscing about one of those times. I […]

One of the things I am most grateful for is the people I meet out on the road. The road can be a lonely place. It’s not the glamorous life so many envision when I tell them I am a motivational speaker and travel hundreds of days each year. Missed flights. Rideshare no-shows. Long nights […]

“Moderate your desire of victory over your adversaries and be pleased with the one over yourself.” — Benjamin Franklin I love to compete. I’ve been that way since I was young. Every sport. Every endeavor. Losing is not an option. Although I have lost plenty of times. My mindset is about winning. Claiming victory. But […]