After a year of long hours, and tons of work… and rework… I’m thrilled to share some great news! My new book The Warrior Within: Own Your Power to Serve, Fight, Protect & Heal is now available for sale and… Read More
Basic Training for the Mind (no buzzcut required)
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
Mental Toughness: A Warrior’s Edge
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
The Future of Leadership…Is Already Here
The future is an exciting, and sometimes scary place, full of things that will challenge and change the way we live, work and lead. We often focus on technology because it’s visceral, something we can see and touch, whether it’s… Read More
Eat the Bananas!
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
Leadership Lessons from Squirrels: A Nutty Observation
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
BE the Change
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
Warrior Spirit at Work
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
Leaders of Character, Stand and Be Counted
There has never been a time where leaders of character are more needed to stand and be counted in our businesses, tribal communities, government and society overall. In an era of fake news, misinformation, purposeful deceit and doubletalk, the leader… Read More