Basic Training for the Mind (no buzzcut required) Many years ago, I went through basic training when I entered the U.S. Air Force Academy. I remember dealing with the loneliness of being away from home, fear of screaming cadre, grueling… Read More
Mike Tyson said, “Everyone has a plan ‘til they get punched in the mouth”. As we reel from this “punch” to our lives and businesses, we’re trying to figure out how to move forward and keep fighting. And Rocky said,… Read More
My heart is heavy. I went to the downtown San Diego protest yesterday in solidarity for all communities of color and against the senseless murder of George Floyd. I felt compelled to be there. As an enrolled member of the… Read More
“If you always do what you’ve always done, then you’ll always get what you’ve always got.” – Henry Ford “When we keep doing the same things we’ve been doing and expecting a different result.” – The definition of insanity There… Read More
Maybe you’ve been there. You go to the grocery store and get a nice, fresh bunch of bananas and proudly set them on your countertop at home. But, you think, “I’ve got time to eat them, they look so good,… Read More
Elders in our Native American communities have always said that nature is our best teacher and the outdoors our best classroom. If we observe nature, we can often learn all the lessons we need to be effective leaders and happy,… Read More
To keep our warrior spirit strong and our careers evergreen, we need new opportunities and goals to pursue, we must keep casting our nets. How many times have you stumbled across an opportunity that showed up through casual conversation,… Read More
Gandhi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” He didn’t say hope for change, wish for change or wait for change. He said to be the change. Gandhi “walked his talk” as he influenced millions worldwide… Read More
Ever notice that the razors we use to shave our skin can yield very different results with just one subtle, but impactful change? Held at one angle, the razor shaves us smooth as porcelain, but a slight tweak of… Read More
One of the most enduring Native American traditions in our tribal communities is that of the warrior and the warrior spirit. Warriors made a commitment to use their Creator-given talents, abilities and power to serve their tribe, to lead by… Read More
