Humility

Conversation with a foreign correspondent – coalition building

Zack Baddorf is a national security and foreign policy practitioner with more than 18 years experience on the frontlines of the world’s conflicts, including Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central African...
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Haleakala – “World’s Longest Paved Climb” or World’s Best Teacher?

For St. Patrick’s Day this year, I decided to tackle Haleakala – the big mountain on Maui. It’s a big effort, and a bucket-list type of ride for cyclists throughout...
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17 Women on Self-Reliant Leadership

In preparation for a talk I was asked to give at the 17th Annual Women's Success Forum in Denver, I had the opportunity to sit down with 17 amazing leaders to...
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When a leader’s presence feels like a gift

Every once in a while, you meet someone whose mere presence feels like a special gift.  Regina Ellis is the Founder and CEO of the Children Cancer Association (CCA) - the...
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Work in Progress

If it wasn't for one of my mentors, I don't know when I would come to know the Socratic virtue of self-control; and that self-sufficiency alone doesn't equate to a...
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Leadership & Entrepreneurship in Ireland – Course Wrap-up

We had a great event on June 15th where the students presented their team projects to a great audience of Colorado business leaders.  Belfast and Dublin were both represented in...
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Happy Mother’s Day from Father Time

As I do every year, I ran up a trail to pick wild flowers for my wife for Mother's Day. But the trail seemed different… harder. I didn't spring up...
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Mount Princeton – A lesson in humility

I climbed to the summit of Mt. Princeton in Colorado with my son and his best friend yesterday, and it was spectacular (http://www.14ers.com/routemain.php?route=prin1amp;peak=Mt.+Princeton). While climbing, I thought about all the...
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