Blog

Let’s focus on being first when it actually matters. “If you are first, you are first. If you are second, you are nothing.” – W. Shankly It was during a timeout during our seventh-grade basketball game. With just seconds…

A July 4th move and the missed opportunity of unexpressed gratitude. “Silent gratitude isn’t much use to anyone.” – GB Stern As we celebrate another 4th of July packed with mouth-watering BBQ, refreshing pools, and awe-inspiring fireworks, I can’t…

Sometimes our greatest superpower is a willingness to accept help. “An arch consists of two weaknesses, which, leaning on each other becomes a strength.” – Leonardo da Vinci Growing up, many children believe their dad is Superman. From their…

How a kind word from a new friend helped shift John’s perspective. “Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson The first week of May this…

How a ticket agent’s small act of kindness had tremendous impact.  “The great acts of love are done by those who are habitually performing small acts of kindness.” – Victor Hugo I met Wes Wheeler at the NECA conference…

Harold: A loving model of consistent generosity.  “You can easily tell the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Years ago, I ran a small construction…

Honoring the sacrifices of many on Memorial Day.  “In our own woundedness, we can become sources of life for others.” – Henri J.M. Nouwen For more than a decade I’ve worked with the FOCUS Marines Foundation. This organization hosts…

My new friend’s superpower to spark joy in others. “Just because I am happy and loved, doesn’t mean everyone else is. I know someone might be walking behind me who doesn’t feel happy and doesn’t feel loved. Maybe I…

Celebrating Augie Nieto’s Quest to Cure ALS. “Being heard is so close to being loved that they are almost indistinguishable.” – David Augsburger As a speaker, I enjoy the wonderful opportunity of meeting with thousands of individuals after events.…

Recognizing the mothers shepherding their children through tragedy. The greatest gift of my work isn’t seeing my name on a book jacket, stepping onto a big stage or participating in some book signing afterwards. While each is obviously an…