Someone I’ll call, Jim, and I were scheduled to study together our last night in college. Jim’s previous poor grades resulted in the dean requiring him to have a 3.0 grade point to be re-enrolled. Amazingly, Jim had a 4.0 going into his last final. That’s why it was shocking when I saw Jim, with his arms full of his ...
“Just be patient, and run your race,” Matt shouted to his daughter over the call of the Track and Field marshal. Matt and his daughter had a plan. One that would play to her strengths. Bang! A wave of runners left the starting line. Within moments of the race, Matt knew his daughter was diverting from the original plan. Suddenly, ...
This week we’re discussing F.I.T.T. leaders. While others were partnered in six man teams attempting the 100 mile, 24-hour relay race, David Goggins ran it alone. Eighteen hours and 70 miles into the race, David’s body began to show signs of failure. Despite breaking bones in both feet and experiencing kidney failure, David refused to give up and finished the ...
The past 2016 Olympic Games inspired Matt. He found himself lifting weights more, eating healthier, and challenging his family to various simulated, family-friendly Olympic events. The Olympics in Rio reminded Matt of the importance of being physically and mentally fit as it relates to his ability to lead others towards greatness. In Matt’s quest for “leadership gold,” he has implemented ...
In my book, “Unconventional Business,” I highlighted seven questions from marketing guru, Seth Godin, that may help you shape your marketing plan. The fourth question is, “When are your customers most likely to buy?” A company I’ve worked with knows that Mother’s Day is their biggest season. If they haven’t staffed up and developed new products far enough in advance, ...
During Matt’s first attempt at paddle boarding, he struggled to keep his balance, fearful of falling. Then it happened; he fell head first off the board and into the lake! As Matt climbed back onto the board, he realized the anticipation of the fall was more agonizing than the fall itself. Just like in Matt’s paddle boarding experience, in our ...
While teaching on “entrepreneurship” in a prison years ago I met Ken who was incarcerated for armed robbery. Recently, I learned Ken has been out of prison for two years and has a good job! While in prison Ken became a Christian and began turning his life around. His hard work since his release has resulted in increased work responsibilities ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
