I’m back in town. And by town, I mean Nampa, Idaho. I arrived last night after driving 1542.4 miles (2482.25 km) from Oklahoma City. This is where I lived prior to OKC. I’ve just moved back. I’m currently working on re-connecting with friends. It’s going to take a little while, but that’s true of most anything. I’m in transition, so …

People often approach me after I deliver a talk or presentation. They’ll ask me how long I’ve been speaking or where I learned to speak. The goofy part of me always wants to tell them the story of when I was around one year old and began to form words, then phrases, then sentences…you get it. I know what they …

I’ve started spending a bit more time on social media. I’m looking to foster more connections and create better ways for people to understand who I am and how we might work together. One thing I am noticing (a lot) is the abundance of ads nestled in between people’s posts. I know these ads are targeted at me. Here’s some …

We’re becoming more cautious as a society. It’s pretty easy nowadays to get offended and then tell everyone you’re offended. I realize that I don’t want to offend anyone, so I begin to tone down my message, my art, my voice or turn just it off. I’m not talking about winning an argument on social media or boycotting the business …

I’m channeling my inner Ernest Hemingway (or is it Dr. Seuss?!?) and working on a short story. It’s about the type of person I can best serve through Lifelong Leaders and what I envision happening in his or her life because of that partnership. It’s a “hero’s journey” type of story. What about you? What are you working on right …

A box that is too heavy to lift by yourself requires you to do one of two things: Innovate a clever way to get the box off the ground using a combination of tools, leverage and ingenuity. Ask someone else to help you. Both options have benefits. The first approach has led to the creation of a lot of useful …

Each level requires more from us, but the benefits and returns are worth it. It’s a path to leadership. Not everyone will progress through the levels. But it can definitely serve as a target on the wall for those who aspire to be a leader within your organization.

It’s easy to make a decision if the consequences don’t effect us. This is why we give free advice. It’s easy to make a decision if it requires no action on our part. This keeps our comfort zone intact. It’s easy to make a decision if we don’t have to change anything. This maintains the status quo. Leadership isn’t necessary …