The Promise of Staying Positive
Over the past few weeks I can easily say more has gone wrong than right on our RV trek across America. The challenge is when you set your expectations so high, and hope every idea will turn out, and then reality happens. The thing I have to keep saying to myself is to stay positive. […]
The RV Trip Promise
Kids are sleeping. It’s 2 AM here in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and my mind will not shut off. Two years ago, after we as a family made a very big decision and purchased a Class C 32 ft. Winnebago motorhome to cross the USA in 4 weeks, I promised the kids that […]
This One Made Me Laugh
Some stories you just can’t make up. I talk about the importance of loving one’s family, but also know not everyone is having success in that department. This news article made me laugh out loud in both the silliness of it, as well as feeling sad at the same time for this guy. […]
The Descent: The Greater Ascension
As I sobbed into the phone from the summit of The Grand Teton, following a 24-hour long arduous trek to get to the legendary craggy peak, I left a message for my family in both gratitude for their help with my preparations to ascend, and also mixed with terror at the thought of what […]
Father Time 2.0
Just in time for Father’s Day this weekend we have released my “Father Time” NEW recording, as completed at the VidAngel studios with DryBar Comedy a few weeks ago. I blogged about it HERE. You’ll relate to my singing “I Will Wait” by Mumford & Sons as I patiently make the kids gather their […]
What Kind of Parent Are You?
A man in his mid-60’s walked up following my Closing Keynote at a leadership conference in Colorado, with tears in his eyes, and said, “I thought it was too late to become the father I never was for my children, but your message just opened my eyes to what I can become as a Grandfather […]
Have You Heard of VidAngel?
The other night our family snuggled in for a chance to watch something fun on NETFLIX. As we scrolled through the options, our kids had seen a majority of the limited “Family Movies” section, even multiple times, so we went in search of something new and fun to watch together. After scrolling and previewing […]
The Work Family Saves The Day
The other night I took the stage for a very important Awards Ceremony after being introduced as if I were the greatest performer in the world. Plugged in my iPhone which runs my 40+ music cues before my hour long Show. I introduced the first song and….nothing. My phone was frozen. I laughed nervously […]
Managers Are Mentors
Are you a Manager, Executive, or Leader in your workplace? If so, Congratulations! Question: How did you get there? Did you do it alone? Or did you have some help? In all likelihood you had a Mentor, or a few Mentors, that recognized something great in you that you didn’t see in yourself. […]
Why Chick-Fil-A Closes on Sundays
If you have ever tried a Chick-Fil-A sandwich, or the nuggets, or their fries, or their shakes, then you too might be willing to drive any distance to take your family to enjoy their food. If you have ever walked into their establishment and been greeted in a friendly manner, had your food served […]