Sometimes, we are like little ducks waddling back and forth, aimlessly trying to change our life circumstances. Only later do we look back after endless months of prayer and conversation with God to realize that those circumstances were designed to change us.Are you open to change?  As opposed to just getting through it, are you…

While most have 18 holes on the brain with Masters weekend in the spotlight, there may be a more important 18 of something that should be the priority. It’s the 18 inches between your head and your heart, and said to be the longest journey of your life. Unfortunately, most people never complete the journey…

We get to choose.   Chase one and only one, or they both get away. Isn’t that how the ole Chinese proverb tells it?  The whole story about chasing too many rabbits is a great lesson; however, real focus runs much deeper than the priorities in the annual plan. I love how Rick Warren, Founding…

This past weekend, my oldest son’s coach described one of the best plays on our Saturday baseball game for possible submission into next week’s newsletter.  It went something like this…. A strongly hit ball was sent to Landon Garretson on 2nd Base.  He scooped it up, and noticed the 1st base runner was just about…

Does this look like your family? This is a picture of the modern-day families that we are building.  Step back a bit, look a little longer, and you will see the faces of your family.  It has never been easier to miss so much in such a short period of time. There has never been…

It was discovered once that the two most important days in a person’s life are the day they were born, and the day they found out why. I wonder how many people ever get to experience the second most important day. One of my favorite illustrations of this phenomena took place in 1961 when President Kennedy…

“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”  John 8:32 Welcome to Week 1 – as we open a deeper exploration into the 8 essential drivers of your growth engine.  If you haven’t, please make sure you subscribe so as not to miss any of the 8 installments – they…

Happy Valentine’s Day!  With heavy winter storm activity along the U.S. east coast areas, it feels like this Holiday may have slipped through the cracks.  Don’t let it! I was inspired by Michael Hyatt’s post this morning, citing the Top 10 things he loves most about his spouse.  I hope this post serves as a chain reaction…

We sometimes blame the cold winter air of February as to why the engine won’t start. At the core of what I do is helping people and organizations to drive new growth through strategy design and execution.  My work is very focused on helping the driver move his business (the car) towards the right destination…

On a weekend that will unquestionably be marked by Peyton Manning and Marshawn Lynch jerseys, football heroes in the Super Bowl, MVP’s, fancy commercials that cost millions, and crazy halftime performances, I write to introduce you to a new kind of Hero. And it could not be more fitting or ironic that as I am…