Activate Laser-Sharp Focus Through Adversity

Activate Laser-Sharp Focus Through Adversity

It was December 2020. I was in New York City for a long weekend, and after a full day walking around the city enjoying the holiday decorations, we were relaxing in our hotel room watching Shark Tank. I was reflecting on my own business, thinking, “If I was pitching my business to potential investors, would … Read more

5 Key Traits of Courageous Leaders

5 Key Traits of Courageous Leaders

When you think about the idea of courage, what comes to mind? First, let’s start with the opposite of courage – fear. If we’re not being intentional about choosing courage, the default is fear. When we show up from a place of fear, we introduce many undesirable effects:  unwillingness to try new things, apprehensive decision-making, … Read more

Effective Leadership: Quieting the Noise

Effective Leadership Quieting the Noise

Anthrax tells us to Bring the Noise. But I’m telling you to quiet it. 🙂 “Noise” is a word used a lot in entrepreneurial circles, referring to the distractions and unnecessary time-sucks we’re inundated with daily.  There’s so much inbound it can be overwhelming to sift through it all and what matters most. Overflowing inboxes, … Read more

Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day. You Won’t Be, Either.

Rome Wasn't Built in a Day. You Won't Be, Either.

You’re doing the work, day after day, month after month, year after year, and wondering when you’re going to see the fruits of your labor.  When’s the payoff coming? You might be growing frustrated because you can’t see any actual, tangible results from your efforts. Whether you’re building a business from the ground up, boosting … Read more

Let’s Be Real. Authenticity Wins Every Time

Let’s Be Real. Authenticity Wins Every Time

When you live and lead with authenticity, you win. Every.  Single.  Time. In every area of life. I love seeing my clients winning, and at this point, there isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t see a victory of some kind. Here are just a couple in recent weeks: One client, who started … Read more

Vivere Una Vita Bella

Vivere Una Vita Bella

Hey everybody! I hope you’re having a great week. This week’s message is brought to you by the Italian phrase “Vivere Una Vita Bella,” which in English, translates to:  Live a Beautiful Life. Every year, the week of my birthday, I spend a lot of time reflecting on my life – where I’ve been and … Read more

Living and Leading through the Lens of Legacy

LA 9-7 Living and Leading through the Lens of Legacy

When you hear the word “legacy,” what comes to mind? Most people think of legacy in terms of grand-scale accomplishments or achievements that people will remember after they’re gone. Starting a foundation. Having a building named after them. Creating a scholarship fund. Being a published author. To many, super lofty ideas such as these seem … Read more

Hire with the Highest Standards

Hire with the Highest Standards

It started off okay.  I mean, not fantastic, but okay.   They… Looked good on paper.   Went to a top business school.   Have a lot of industry experience.   The interview went fine.  Not spectacular, but good enough.  They came highly recommended.  But there was something that didn’t feel quite right. You couldn’t put your finger on … Read more

Executive Coaching: You Only Know What You Know

Executive Coaching

Have you ever worked with an executive coach?  When I first spoke with my client Brian, he had never worked with a coach before but was willing to try it out. After we worked together for a few months, he wrote this heartfelt testimonial, and I’m excited to share what he had to say: “I … Read more

How I Live Authentically Every Day

How I Live Authentically Every Day

If you’ve watched any of my podcasts, you know that I start my show off with the same question for all of my guests: How do you live authentically every day? One of my team members challenged me recently and said “How about if you respond to that question?” To me, living authentically is all … Read more