In a world increasingly driven by benchmarks and comparisons, we often fall into the trap of measuring our worth and success against others. This Continue Reading
Quitting: The Paradox of Letting Go to Move Forward
The notion of quitting has been painted with broad strokes of negativity. The adage rings loud: "Quitters never win, and winners never quit." Yet, the Continue Reading
AI for Everyone: Evolving Thinking, Not Replacing It
A couple of initial thoughts for perspective and transparency: So... When my kids’ middle school rolled out iPads years ago, I remember Continue Reading
Leading with The Big Five: A Tactical Approach to Strategic Leadership
Within the elite echelons of the Ranger Regiment, where precision and purpose collide, an operational mantra underscores success on the battlefield: Continue Reading
Stop Thanking Me for My Service
We are thanked for our service numerous times a day. Sometimes we don’t even know how anyone knew to thank us. Maybe it’s our demeanor, maybe it’s our Continue Reading
The Real Fear: Not Death, But Demise
Amidst the visceral realities of combat and the quieter, yet no less profound, struggles of daily existence, death lurks as a looming specter for Continue Reading
Navigating the Fog: Bridging the Gap Between Warriors and Corporate America
"Maybe it's just me. Maybe I can't assimilate. Maybe I'm so broken that I can't do anything else." These aren't just words; they're a haunting echo Continue Reading
What is America
America is beautiful.America is ugly.America is cruel.America is kind.America is generous.America is selfish.America is caring.America is Continue Reading
Mental Health is Health: Why We Cannot Separate the Two
UGH! It happens all the time - we often hear about mental health as if it’s a distinct entity, something separate from our overall physical health. Continue Reading
I Become Therefore I Matter
“I think, therefore I am.” Descartes gave us a powerful tool to confirm existence. If thought proves that we exist, then reflection confirms that Continue Reading
Growth vs. Progress: Why the Words Matter More Than We Realize
We throw words around. We hear them in keynotes, read them in self-help books, and toss them into conversations as if we all agree on what they Continue Reading
Existing or Being: A Call to Engage in Your Ecosystem
So many of us want to be, or at least be told, that we are unique, special, or different, but do we understand these words and what they mean? Let’s Continue Reading