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Blood, Sweat and Tears

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Expedition Learnings

We recently returned from a 4-day expedition near Canyonlands, Utah.  The trip was designed to transform leaders through adventure and adversity in an intense, dynamic and unpredictable environment that maps to...
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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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Hearing the Unheard for Leaders

Doing the same thing over and over again.  Insanity or purposeful?  While choosing every step carefully carrying a 40-pound pack in Colorado's high country at an average of 12,000 feet, it...
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Generous Sponsors Make a Difference for One Special Veteran

The Self-Reliant Leadership Crucible™ expedition this fall is designed to transform leaders through adventure and adversity. The experience takes leadership abilities to new levels in an intense, dynamic and unpredictable...
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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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“Relaxing” in Ireland

As if I needed a reminder, today again showed me that I am terrible at relaxing. I can't remember the last time I had nothing on the calendar. Absolutely zero....
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Tell Me About Our Future

I was inspired to write a book on self-reliant leadership based on the opportunity I have had to work with many leaders - some great, many good, and a few...
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Leadership & Entrepreneurship in Ireland – Day Three, but really Day One!

Halfway into the day traveling (still), and just realized it's Father's Day.  That gives me a bit of a boost as I believe raising children and being a parent is...
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Leadership & Entrepreneurship in Ireland – Day One bleeds into Day Two…

Friday started out great.  We had perfect weather during a brisk one-hour bike ride in the cool morning air that makes summer in Colorado spectacular.  The weather didn't hold, and...
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