Not everyone likes you

Likely, some may even hate you! Reality. In a world of likes and ‘friends,’ this is not reality. It is not how many people like you. What do you stand for? If we take a stand for something we believe in with absolute conviction, there will be many whom we will...

Wait and see

Kristen Faulkner stole the women’s cycling road race with 2 miles to go. After four grueling hours, she broke away from the leading pack. The other three riders, all strong contenders, hesitated. They waited to see who would lead the chase. No one did. If we...

Don’t look back

The Tour de France: a test of endurance, stamina, skill, and strategy. Stage 15, 2023. Two leaders are battling for supremacy. Jonas Vingegaard, closing in on leader Tadej Pogačar. One moment changed it all. Vingegaard glanced back. In that split second, Pogačar...

Cultivating cultural strength

A strong culture isn’t just about ping-pong tables or casual Fridays. It’s about shared values, clear purpose, and unwavering commitment. The invisible force shapes behavior, drives decisions, and fuels innovation. You know you have a strong culture when:...

Fit

You either are, or you aren’t. Relative to what expectations.  If your own, you may grant some latitude and may grant yourself forgiveness. If others depend on you being fit, you have none. Fitness is not a matter of ego but rather responsibility....