Self-Reliant Leadership Blog – Online Home of Jan Rutherford

That’s a long shadow!

The night before I was going to climb a mountain by myself, my wife got a call from a friend who needed her to take her daughter to the emergency...

Milestones…

Congratulations to the West Point Class of 2012 on receiving their class rings - a real milestone. It's fascinating to have witnessed the leadership growth of these young men and...

Mentors and Coaches – Is there a difference?

Mentor - "A wise and trusted counselor or teacher." Coach - "A person who trains an athlete." One of my most rewarding career experiences came when I was an information...

Harder to Start than to Finish

I climbed Mount Columbia today with my son, and it was definitely a climb, and not a casual hike. Like all 14ers, it presented unique challenges - loose rock, steep...

Studio 1430, KEZW – Breakfast Club with Rick Crandall

I spent some time this morning with Rick Crandall on his radio show, and felt like I was having coffee with an old friend. It's wonderful that he's working so...

Castle Rock Radio – Leading from Within with Greg Giesen

I had the pleasure to be on Greg Giesen's radio show on June 20th, and it was inspiring to watch Greg go to work. He did a great job making...

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...

Leadership & Entrepreneurship in Ireland – Post Script

Relaxing as a tourist in London today before we head back to the States on Monday. I put this picture in because it's Memorial Day weekend, and feeling like I...

Leadership & Entrepreneurship in Ireland – Day 13

Last day in Ireland. The students worked on team projects, and got some sight-seeing in as well. It was a good day in that we only had two things scheduled: ...