If you haven’t figured it out yet, I like to do life experiments … on myself. I tinker with my diet, my sleep, my wellness. Prolon? Tried it. AG-1. I’m on it. Meditation, hot yoga … yeah, I do all that stuff just to see what I need to do to get clear, to get … Learn More
“What the heck are you two doing?” I couldn’t resist asking this question to the two strangers sitting in front of me at a conference recently. This man and woman just radiated love – it was incredible. I mean, they weren’t even holding hands … they were simply being, and they were glowing. I had to know their … Learn More
“JUST shuffle YOUR FEET.” My 14-year-old and I were on a chairlift at a ski resort over break when we heard this shout coming from below. It was from an exasperated parent attempting to help their child learn how to ski across flat land. The child was stuck standing still. The parent was clearly frustrated … Learn More
You’re the CEO of you. Shouldn’t you take just as much time to strategize about your personal enterprise as you do for your business’s? Heck yeah! I’d argue that you should take more! So, here’s what we’re going to do. Between now and the end of the year, we’re going to carve out 3-4 hours. I know, I know – … Learn More
So, tell me: how did you feel this morning? I felt as rusty as the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz. I OVERINDULGED this Thanksgiving. I think I ate 3000 calories on Thursday, 75% of them were carbs. All were DELICIOUS. I also made the conscious choice to engage in some hard-core chilling, too, which … Learn More
A few years ago, I had a private meeting with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in his office at the Pentagon. For those of you who aren’t familiar with this role, it’s the #1 highest ranking officer in our military. They serve on the President’s Cabinet and are responsible for the best military in … Learn More
What would our world be like if … Tragic … tragic. Varying degrees of tragic, of course. I want you to think of you. You by your lonesome. You imagining all you could do if you only had … I can’t think of anything sadder than you not realizing your potential. I know it seems that it’s … Learn More
I can think of times in my life when I hesitated to deliver feedback. The reasons were self-focused: I’d love to say that in every situation I looked beyond my discomfort to deliver the news in the most skilled way I could. But that’s not an honest answer. There were times I’d … All of … Learn More
My friend called the other day. 50% of our conversation was about how much she hated her job. In situations like these, I have to ask: “Hey, is this a friendship conversation or do you want some coaching guidance?” She chose friendship, so I listened. Before we wrapped up, I couldn’t help myself. I asked for … Learn More
Wouldn’t you like to be in the room where it happens? You know, the room where talent is being discussed, evaluated, and selected for advancement? I’ve been in these behind closed doors conversations before. I’ve heard Board Directors say “they’re not ready … yet.” And I’ve been hired to get them ready. I’ve heard CEOs … Learn More
I love the word “potential.” It represents this unexplored part of me that is victorious in every single way. When I think about me realizing my potential, it’s a simple image: me, strutting down a beach, by myself with my head held high – I’m feeling vibrant, energized, and alive. What does your unrealized potential look … Learn More
I was standing in the airplane aisle the other night, grabbing my suitcase from the overhead bin, when a woman ran up behind me, pushed me out of her way, and then ran past me. “What the hell, lady?” was the first thought that crossed my mind. Then a sea of negative emotions washed over me – … Learn More
