Good Plans
Eight years ago, I started blogging and writing to encourage other people through my first blog called OneMoreStepRevolution, which I created to inspire people (and myself) to give, love, serve, and make magic for people. It felt like the right thing to do. But if I’m being honest, I really started writing because I found myself living alone in Las
Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear, Leads With Hospitality
Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear, Leads With Hospitality. Every day at 5pm Eastern time, Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky holds a press conference at the Kentucky State Capitol, in Frankfurt, KY. He’s united the state with connection, compassion, engagement, and even some very effective coaching and incredible inspiration at a time when people need all of the above. Though, I
GiVE ENCOURAGEMENT. Especially right now.
What’s the biggest fear among all fears? The fear of the unknown. The unknown always has and always will be the scariest thing. So, the question is, “What can we do?” Maybe you’ve heard this time and again from parents, loved ones, coaches, teachers, mentors, or friends: Control what you can control and let go of what you can’t. I’m travelling
Four Questions to Ask Yourself When You’re Out of Sync with Your Team
I’m often asked, “How do I get people on my team to listen and actually go along with what we’re trying to accomplish as a team?” I get this question from Millennials in leadership positions tasked with leading people older than them – Gen X-ers and Baby Boomers. I also get this question from Gen X-ers and
Celebrating George Washington’s Leadership
Happy President’s Day Whether it was social studies class, a high school classroom discussion, writing a college term paper, or taking in Lin Manuel Miranda’s Broadway masterpiece, Hamilton, an American Musical, most of us have been inspired by George Washington. He certainly was quite accomplished, however who he was, as a human being, is more inspiring than anything he
Peloton Leadership: Here’s What Happens When We Lead Like Ally Love
I haven’t purchased one of my own, but when I’m on the road visiting clients, and my hotel fitness center has a Peloton bike, I take advantage of it. Each Peloton ride is inspiring, challenging, rewarding, and always fun; every single time. I’m up to 11 rides, which doesn’t sound like many. However, considering I only get to
These Five Words Will Get You Out of Your Rut
DO IT FOR SOMEONE ELSE. Have you ever been stuck? Me too. Have you ever experienced doubt? Me too. Have you ever been discouraged? Me too. Have you ever lost your confidence? Me too. Jo and Beth March My wife and I recently went on a date. Nothing special. It was dinner and a movie. For our movie choice, I deferred
Why Do We Mourn the Loss of People We Don’t Even Know?
Why do we mourn the loss of people we don’t know? It’s because of one simple, yet powerful word, connection. We don’t connect to what people accomplish. We connect to who they are. I didn’t like Kobe when he first came into the spotlight. My only reason for not liking Kobe was because I didn’t want anyone to ever be as good
Dear Dr. King, … thank you.
Dear Dr. King, … thank you. Dr. King, Thank you for accepting other people for who they are rather than what they accomplished. Thank you for serving people who deserved your service just as much as those who did not. Thank you for seeking to understand, with empathy in your heart and knowledge in your mind. Thank you for giving your time and your talent,
Here’s What Walt Disney, Jimmy Buffett, and Garth Brooks Have in Common (and what it has to do with leadership…)
What do Walt Disney, Jimmy Buffett, and Garth Brooks all have in common? First of all, I love all three. Most of you do too. They’re engaging storytellers and they create memorable experiences which connect with and inspire people across multiple generations. Walt Disney Recently, my wife and I were surfing Disney +, and we stopped on
