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“I can now see so clearly!”

    My daughter is so beautiful!  Like many teen girls, I know she questions it at times and needs to hear others tell her so; however, it’s true.  Beyond the external, she’s equally as beautiful on the inside.  Recently,... Read More »

“toughest kid I know!”

   I’ve got to tell you, I may be a bit biased; however, my son is the toughest kid I know.  If you follow our social media, you likely understand what I’m talking about.  For the rest, allow me... Read More »

Honestly, I think you should…”

Have you ever wrestled a bit with people who say things like, “Honestly, I think you should…”?  Or, “Honestly, I didn’t understand…”  What about times you’ve heard something similarly stated, “I promise I’ll get….”  Or, “I promise I didn’t….”... Read More »

“What are you passionate about?”

“What are you passionate about?” This likely is a question you’ve been asked multiple times in the past and spent quality time reflecting. In fact, in my opinion, it can be a bit misleading if we’re not careful. Case... Read More »

“How often are significant changes made…?”

In working with leaders and their teams, a question I frequently get is: “How often are significant changes made within the structure of the team?”   Now, while not always, what they really are asking is: “How often does... Read More »

They’re different and that’s OK!

This morning, I had the pleasure to once again hear Dr. Tim Elmore speak on leading Millennials.  Today’s focus was specifically about leading, given a generational gap in the workplace.  The context of what Dr. Elmore presents applies to... Read More »

“useful BUT not necessary!”

  I tell you what, sometimes I feel like I’m one of the most blessed people on earth.  In all the trials and tribulations of life, God has surrounded me with others who have a true heart for the Lord.... Read More »

Dramatic Swings

Over the past week in Indiana there have been some pretty serious storms coming through the area.  If fact, with last night’s storm and the ground being so saturated, there was a period of time in which my sump... Read More »

“I have a confession!”

I have a confession!  In today’s world of digital marketing and mass emailing, I haven’t upheld a strict “opt-in” policy.  In the early days, if you emailed me, my email system was designed to import your information into my... Read More »

Virtual Coaching

A question that arises frequently in the arena of coaching is whether one can benefit from virtual coaching.  Several years ago, I had my first one-on-one experience coaching via Skype internationally.  I was surprised how well it worked and... Read More »