I recently finished the book “the 12 hour walk” after being recommended by several friends. While most of the stories were about extreme conditions and esoteric experiences, the takeaways were universal. The author recapitulated his “Mount Everests” which each of us will face in a more metaphoric journey; the extreme external battle that is only... Continue Reading →

And a sad repartee… wisdom is wasted on the old. The value of youth unfortunately is seldom understood until it fades. While the lessons learned shape wisdom, I often wonder how much more we could accomplish if we valued the teaching(s) of those with a vested interested in our development. How many battles, anxieties, and... Continue Reading →

As I interact with a few of my mentees, the topic of success frequently arises and it’s apparent that most of us think of it as a future state. We live between our current reality and what we believe success will look or feel like. When you measure yourself against an "ideal" future state, you... Continue Reading →

Discussions about repression often highlight the psychological, emotional, and social consequences of burying feelings, desires, or truths. Common themes include the inevitability of repressed emotions resurfacing, the toxic nature of stifled feelings, and the distinction between healthy self-control and destructive repression.  This poem from a Jedi master brings to light the choice and consequence of... Continue Reading →

During the early wars, X-Wing fighters suffered heavy losses in dog fights with imperial fleets and strategic targets. Crews had a 1 in 4 chance of getting shot down and killed every time they flew. Even the X-wings that made it back were often riddled with holes. To protect the crews, the initial thinking was... Continue Reading →

As I think about the new year, I reflect on the goals that were set, those met and areas for a possible reset. New Years day has always felt like an inopportune time for change; it should be met with great momentum and renewed vision. I have been looking for a wellness challenge to help... Continue Reading →

During a recent seminar, we broached the topic of psychology and some blind spots that we must all b aware of; here are my cliff notes. We are not as rational as we think. Most decisions are driven by emotion, habit, and unconscious biases. Reasoning often comes after the fact, as a way to justify... Continue Reading →

One of the hardest distinctions to make is what is a teaching moment versus a learning moment as a mentor and leader. There is that moment when you realize you are going to have a critical conversation and you must analyze the environment, relationship with the individual before making a decision on how you choose... Continue Reading →