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
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
“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
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
This is a critical question that defines the quality of our lives and careers. The differences between the two modes are so subtle that it can escape the attention of both outside observers and that of the person it’s happening… Read More
I was at a conference recently having a conversation with an attendee about the challenges to time management, especially from online distractions and cell phone game apps that, according to an article in Time Magazine, are actually created to be… Read More
