When my daughter Traci was small, I found her standing at the edge of the courthouse steps. I stood below her and asked, “Why are you standing there?” “I want to jump,” she said. What an opportunity to teach trust. I held up my arms. “Go ahead, jump,” I said, “I will catch you.” She moved up to the edge …
Five Super Powers of Effective Leaders!
Did you know that I once played the role of Superman? Recently I ran across photos taken 30 years ago from a short film we made promoting positive leadership qualities for youth leaders. Whether you’re a CEO, a parent or a mentor of any kind, I think you will find this post both fun and helpful. It’s kind of a …
This House Guest may be Stealing your Life. Take it Back!
Years ago I invited a guest into my home who began to affect my most valued relationships almost from the beginning. He was handsome, a novelty and a little old fashioned. He was a square… box that is. Over the years his appearance changed from square to flat. He became noisier, more colorful, and grew in influence. From morning until …
Living Outside the Box Returns: Doing It When You Don’t Feel Like It
Three years ago I wrote a post entitled “Living Outside the Box. Doin it When You Don’t Feel Like It.” The comments on that post inspired hundreds of people, me included. Many of you are new to this site and I would love to get your input. Based on the response last time, your comments will brighten the day of …
Five Keys that Unlock the Secret to Living Out Your Passion
Passion is a big juicy word used most often in the context of romance or sexual intimacy. But the word is much bigger and more important than that. Your true passions are what will ignite the fire in your soul to live fully alive.