I will never forget when I first got my driver’s license. It’s the pinnacle moment in a teenager’s life when independence becomes tangible. Dreaming of cruising the open road with my friends took up most of my time—and not just cruising, but cruising in style; driving a beast of a machine down the road, making […]
I believe, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the fastest ways to succeed is to read. Leaders are readers. Reading great books will take you further than you will ever go on your own. I have found over the years though that many people either don’t read enough or don’t let what they’re […]
One of my mentors, Paul Martinelli once said, “I am so ridiculously comfortable with failure it makes other people uncomfortable.” Now understand Paul is not speaking in cliches. In fact, he has been named one of the world’s most successful coaches in the industry. Most likely you have heard the importance of failing forward and […]
Not long ago, I did a video about stress I would like to share with you. You see, stress is part of life, but most people don’t know how to handle it. They don’t know what to do with it. In this video, I share a new perspective about stress that I hope is helpful […]
You were created to grow and develop into your potential. God’s design is for you to become all He has called you to be. You have to ask yourself… Am I growing and developing into my potential? Am I living up to the calling I have received? I am convinced that we are all called […]
I thought today I would share a personal story I wrote about in my new book, THE HOPE GIVING LEADER (which Amazon Prime has on sale for $8.95 right now) Enjoy and check out the bonus picture at the end! I am so grateful that I grew up with parents who instilled hope in me at an early age. […]
I thought I would do something a little different today and share a quick 3-minute video I did not too long ago about how to make a difference. I hope it gives you some things to think about as you step out and allow God to use you in a powerful way. Enjoy! Watch The […]
You can’t allow your problems to derail your progress. When you stop trying to break through, you’ll eventually break down. Understand that you will be tempted to quit when you face obstacles. Whatever road you are on you can rest assured that there will be problems. In fact, the road of success is paved with […]
One of the defining traits of great leaders is a deep conviction in their cause. They exude a passion forged by the belief that what they are doing truly matters. You will never meet a highly effective leader who does not have a strong burden for their cause. A leader without conviction will never accomplish […]
Do you remember the national drug campaign that Nancy Reagan started in the 1980s? The slogan was “Just Say No!” The advertisement focused on the importance of saying “No” to peer pressure in the context of illegal drugs. The phrase “Just Say No” first emerged when Nancy Reagan was visiting Longfellow Elementary School in Oakland, […]