Self-Awareness

Why Test Yourself?

I found myself driving at 3:00am the other morning.  And I do mean, "found."  I was driving to climb Mount Shavano and Tabeguache Peak - two 14,000 foot mountains about...
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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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Husband, Father, Executive, Athlete, Philanthropist

How many titles do you have?  How well are you doing balancing the things in life that are important to you?  Is there such a thing as true balance? Most...
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Just One Piece of Advice for Today’s Leader

Like me, you have probably been to many graduation ceremonies over the years.  Mine have included high school, college, business courses, seminars, and a fair share of military courses.  I...
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Elusive Wisdom

I spent part of my Labor Day in solitude backpacking and climbing a 14er near Aspen, Colorado.  Not many people climb 14ers by themselves, but I cherish the self-reliant aspects...
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Leadership & Entrepreneurship in Ireland – Day Nine

It's the weekend, and the students are off to enjoy the environs.  The Belfast team is in Portrush, and the Maynooth team is in Dublin.  We spent the day in...
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