Who are you going to become in 2013?

Who are you becoming? Last month my wife bought this picture and hung it in our entryway.  It’s a great reminder to me that who I am becoming is much more important than what I am doing!  Sometimes for us high achievers, we place too much value on what we’re doing instead of focusing on who […]

Always be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors and let each new year find you a better man. -Benjamin Franklin   As you set your goals for this year, focus not just on achievement goals, but on being goals too.  As you continue to grow and develop I hope this coming […]

What’s The Greatest Investment You Can Make?

Your Greatest Investment It’s the day after Christmas and I can honestly say it was a great holiday.  It wasn’t because of the gifts or the food but it was the simple fact of spending time with those that I love without an agenda.  I think sometimes for me it’s hard to simply sit and […]

Why You Need to Stay of The Drama Triangle

Living Drama-Free I think the greatest cost of entering into The Drama Triangle is the lack of productivity you encounter.  I know this is true with me!  Last week, I decided to enter the triangle (notice I said decided). I was feeling sorry for myself and decided to play the role of victim.  Have you ever […]

You can always tell who the leader in a group is.  He is the one asking the questions. -Hilton Johnson

The Coaching Skills Checklist

The Coaching Skills Checklist My wife has taught me that I’m always more efficient when I bring a checklist to the grocery store instead of just randomly purchasing whatever comes to mind.  You know, this works the same with building a team.  Your coaching is always better when you have a checklist or guide to […]

What to do when you mess up

Do You Mess up? I’ve got a confession to make.  For the last couple of months I’ve let my weight creep back and have gained an extra ten pounds.  As much as I’d like to be perfect, the truth is I still don’t always have it all together.  I’m sure you’ve experienced this at one […]

How to Deal with Nervousness

How to deal with nervousness I’m standing Monday morning at checkpoint D at the Charlotte airport and it’s a zoo. I’m cutting it a little late trying to make my flight to Boston and I’m a little nervous. I know people say planning ahead helps to alleviate nervousness but what do you do when you’ve missed […]

Opportunity is missed by most people because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work! Thomas Edison

Why Slowing Down is Important

Yesterday I listend to Tim Ferris’ book 4 Hour Work Week and came across this poem by David Weatherford.  It’s Labor Day Weekend…slow down and enjoy! Slow Down Have you ever watched kids on a merry-go-round?  Or listened to the rain slapping on the ground?  Ever followed a butterfly’s erratic flight?  Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?  You better […]

How To Take Control of Your Life

Your Personal Power is in Your Personal Plan This quick 1 minute video was taken from a training I did a couple of months ago in Spartanburg, SC.  Hopefully you’ll be motivated as much as the people in that audience to take a step towards putting your personal plan together.  Your power really is in […]

How You Can Create a High Performance Team

The culture you create determines the results you enjoy Creating a high-trust high-performance culture is not something that just happens.  It takes a strategy.  In this fast-paced 30 minute podcast I go through some of the strategies that I’ve used in creating teams that perform at amazing levels!  Remember, it doesn’t just take a strategy […]