Eight Tips and Strategies for Living Authentically and Enjoying Life to the Fullest Authenticity is underrated. And while more people are talking a good authenticity game, few practice what they preach. One thing is for sure — I’m not following a trend. Teaching about authenticity has become the focus of my work. So let’s get honest with authenticity, okay? What is it? Well…

Insights from a Difficult but Profound Experience Defeating difficulties is a fundamental part of life. And inevitably, we’ll encounter curveballs. At times, death may intrude upon our lives. That’s my story this week. (This was not my intended topic. But sometimes the subject chooses you.) As I sat in the hospital with my wife and her family…

The Link Between Self-Care & Improved Well-Being Life can be overwhelming. I know. That’s why you haven’t heard from me since December 1. Why? Because I had to take a little time to practice what I preach. And unfortunately, it’s taking longer than anticipated to get on track. …

5 Steps to Effective Change — I’m sitting in my office looking out the window at a cloud-saturated sky watching storm clouds slowly meander their way across the horizon. …

Don’t let your baggage weigh you down. Use it as a way out. — We all have baggage. For many of us, the older we get the heavier the baggage becomes because we’ve neglected to take inventory of the garbage we collected in our lives. …

3 Lessons for Your Life and Leadership — As I pulled into my office Monday morning, I was greeted by a debris field. Styrofoam sheeting and pieces of metal littered my parking lot. Instantly, I knew the source of the scene. Winds from the weekend storm had destroyed our gymnasium roof. Amidst valiant efforts by a roofing company…

They Want to be Heard by You — I had just finished presenting another 90-minute workshop at a leadership event. It was my third or fourth in a couple of days. To say I was emotionally spent is an understatement because I always tryto give my audience 100%. As usual, people stayed afterward to ask questions. I’m no…

Don’t Let Your Outcomes Determine Your Next Outputs — There’s a sign tacked to the wall in front of my desk that simply reads, “I hate 90%.” Written underneath that phrase are two more words, “Tenacious Resolve.” I posted that placard there a few months ago as a reminder to not only focus, follow through, and finish, but to…

And Stop Feel Guilty for Doing What’s Best For You — I opened my Facebook today to find a friend request from a person I vaguely remember from 30 years ago. I actually had to look at their profile to see if I knew them at all. Sound familiar? And like you’ve probably done, I paused a moment and thought, “Well…