Don’t Miss Out: Say Yes To The S
A few weeks ago, I was in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, for work. But, because I am not all work and no play (though my family might want to debate that […]
This One Change Can Have Many Benefits, Including Reduced Conflict
On Sunday afternoon, my son and I walked on the Chessie Trail near our home in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was a crisp, sunny, perfect spring day. We talked about […]
Every Time You Disrupt Yourself, There’s A Potential Ripple Effect
Not long ago, I was talking to an individual about a major opportunity that one of the partners in their marriage had received. It was precisely the sort of disruptive […]
Three Ways To Improve Your Personal Growth
When I deplaned in Delhi, a man approached me and offered to pick up my suitcase and ferry it to the cab. I told him no, thank you. I had […]
This Life-Experience Is One I Will Not Soon Forget
“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” Maya Angelou I wrote about my trip to India when I […]
Do You Love To Show Hospitality To Others? It Could Be Your Superpower!
“True hospitality is marked by an open response to the dignity of each and every person.” Kathleen Norris, 19th-century American novelist I am in India for a wedding this week; […]
What Do You Think Is The Most Important Sound In Any Language?
“A person’s name is the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” – Dale Carnegie A few years ago, I had a podcast producer with a lengthy history in […]
How Do Tragedy And Joy Change Our Perspective?
“The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings—words shrink things that seem timeless when they […]
Do You Think That People Younger Than You Can Be A Point of Inspiration?
“Youth has no age.” Pablo Picasso Over the past few weeks, I’ve interacted with twenty-somethings more than usual. Last week, I delivered the Presidential Lecture at Utah Valley University, […]
What New Thing Are You Considering? Don’t Hesitate! Give It a Try
“Just try new things. Don’t be afraid. Step out of your comfort zones and soar, all right?” – Michelle Obama Last week, we held a team offsite in Steamboat Springs, […]