Face Challenges With Hope 

Face Challenges With Hope 

“How we see trouble is how we will face trouble.” This quote from a recent motivational video on YouTube caught my attention. It says if we see trouble with fear, we’ll face it with fear. If we see it with doubt, we’ll face it with doubt. But if we see it...
Releasing = Freedom  

Releasing = Freedom  

I recently saw a tweet from Arthur Brooks, stating, “On my happiness journey, I’ve turned the traditional bucket list on its head.”    Instead of focusing on what he wants to acquire, Aurthur talks about what he wants to release. This...
Are You Being Nice or Kind? 

Are You Being Nice or Kind? 

Leaders, are you being nice or kind? I recently talked with another leader about giving feedback and creating a great culture.    A few weeks ago I discussed building a great culture on the Small Giants Growing with Purpose Podcast with Paul...
Leaders Lead 

Leaders Lead 

Leaders, act your title!   Did you ever hear from your parents when you were growing up to act your age? I know I did more than once. This applies to leaders, too; if you’re a leader, you must act your title.    I think of the leaders,...
What Grows Together Goes Together

What Grows Together Goes Together

What grows together goes together; this was a bit of wisdom dropped on me recently.   For my wife Jodi’s birthday, we hosted a catered dinner party. Chef Matt showed me some of the pairings he put together, and mentioned the phrase, “What grows...
Jumpstart Your Workplace Culture 

Jumpstart Your Workplace Culture 

Jumpstart Your Workplace Culture: I highly recommend this book by Eric D. Stone.  Eric is deeply committed to enhancing workplace culture and is a strong advocate for it. He recently shared on LinkedIn his reasons for writing the book, saying he aims to challenge...