Leadership Lessons from the Super Bowl

The bottom line is that I had no skin in this game. The team I thought would win is an arch nemesis to my Dallas Cowboys, whom I hope to get their act together next season.  I told my wife I felt the eagles would pull it out. What a game, though. That is precisely… Continue reading Leadership Lessons from the Super Bowl

The Power of “WE”

 Can You trust me? Have you ever attempted the trust fall exercise? You stand on an elevated place, and then with your eyes closed and back turned; you fall backward into the arms of friends you hope you can trust to catch you. I have to tell you, every time I’ve done it, even though… Continue reading The Power of “WE”

The Height of Selfishness – Being a People Pleaser

Have you ever felt stuck? Have you ever asked yourself why? One rapid way to get stuck is to try to please everyone. By pleasing people, we find ourselves backed into a corner because, when attempting to make everyone happy, you ultimately make no one happy, especially yourself. The most intense problem with people pleasing… Continue reading The Height of Selfishness – Being a People Pleaser

The Symphonic Harmonies of Leadership

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves Sunday Night. Our Daughter Sydney sings in the chamber choir for Canyon High School, and they had the opportunity to join the West Texas A & M Choir and Orchestra for a Christmas Concert. It was phenomenal. Music is always such a powerful force, especially music written to… Continue reading The Symphonic Harmonies of Leadership