Why Does It Matter?
Why did you wake up this morning? Did you have to, or did you want to? I remember countless Monday mornings waking up to the responsibility of leading and directing learning for a whole classroom of students. I can’t say I always wanted to, but I always needed to. The fact that I needed to […]
You Quit. Now What?
We quit for all sorts of reasons. The key is not to quit without a purpose. Quit strategically. In 2014, I reached the end of my effectiveness. I was frustrated. My boss was annoyed with me. My colleagues were exhausted too. The future wasn’t bright. There was no hope that conditions would improve. It was […]
I Quit!
I quit ten years ago. I’ve been thinking about the implications of that decision all last week as I read Seth Godin’s little book, The Dip. He makes the case for quitting strategically. In 2014 I can’t say I quit strategically. I just came to the point where I realized I was stuck in a […]
Children And The New Tools For Learning
If you have children to educate, oh the tools you have at your fingertips! If your child is curious, it means they have not been tainted by formalized education yet. A place sadly where creativity and curiosity often die. Children by their very nature, are curious and overflowing with questions. They are a natural learning […]
Walking Into The Unknown
Do you consider yourself a visionary? If so, what’s your vision of the future? This is my screening question for those I meet. The second half of my life is laser focused on maximizing talent to accomplish extraordinary progress. That’s not possible without a clear vision for tomorrow. We do not suffer for lack of […]
Scale Is Irrevelant
Scale has very little to do with purpose. Big or small dreams are irrelevant. What matters most is whether those dreams fit a particular desire, and that every effort is made to attempt them. Outcomes are the surprise. The rewards are found in the process where joy is also found. Build what you desire and […]
Living Until I Can’t
All of us everywhere, someday, will blink and find ourselves in the presence of our Maker. Or maybe not. That thought scares many people. I suppose it is because it’s impossible to know with any certainty what it will be. Even though it cannot be known with certainty, it doesn’t keep us from thinking about […]
What If?
I’m increasingly convinced that mediocrity in our workplaces is a result of workers not being surrounded by a caring team of mentors and coaches who have their best interests in mind. Work performance is carefully monitored and evaluated, yet personal growth is not given the attention it deserves. There is a growing consensus in our […]
Memories and Tiny Bottles
Look back? I do. No longer with regrets but to find those moments I’m grateful for. Does it trigger a river of uncomfortable memories? It can. It has. But I let them flow by, except for the happy notes addressed to me rolled up in tiny bottles. Those I fish out and read under a […]
Don’t Force It
What I’m learning about writing is that it must be its own reward. Many today are rushing to write *their* book. To tell *their* story. Well, I would say, keep writing and watch what transpires. If you follow where the alphabet takes you, it will begin to tell a story of its own. That’s the […]