Becoming Legendary Leaders: The Promise to Mentor
“Your son has some, well…. challenges,” the teacher began. “Such as,” asked the mother. “Well, reading is an issue in multiple areas, especially out loud and comprehension. Same with math, the concepts just aren’t working in his mind. His writing is compromised and his handwriting is illegible. He seems fine with social skills and making friends, but […]
JetBlue Signature Service
“Welcome aboard! Are you Mr. Hewlett by chance?” Surprised to be recognized, I said yes and was promptly handed a few items: A blanket, neck pillow, and this handwritten note. Seated in my preferred exit row aisle seat for the 5 hour flight home, I was asked if I wanted a snack […]
Legendary Leadership = Acknowledgement
“Hi TJ”, I said casually, loud enough for her to hear me over the roar of the shuttle. TJ The Shuttle Driver looked in the overhead mirror, and then as if stunned, craned her head over in my direction, nearly losing control of the shuttle as we turned the final corner in the Salt […]
The Mentor You’re Meant to Be
This weekend is the NCAA Final Four Tournament, the teams in basketball that have fought to the finish and survived! Today, Sunday, April 7, 2019, one of the world’s greatest mentors will be honored for a lifetime achievement honor. Coach Tony Ingle has been named National Coach of the Year several times throughout multiple […]
Legendary Leaders are Readers & Writers
What is the top need from today’s meeting professionals when they reach out to me to speak at their event? This is a summary of their typical needs after some explaining on a call: “We need someone entertaining enough to engage our employees in a dark conference hall, but not too entertaining!…addressing jet lagged […]
The Promise to Adapt
Last week our family came home to a dishwasher that had flooded our kitchen, warped the wood floors, water seeped into the basement, and the ensuing mess that creates. Insurance adjusters, disaster cleanup professionals, holes drilled in the basement ceiling, cracks in our floors, high-powered fans and de-humidifiers now cover our home, as we […]
US Military Airplane Seat Story
I posted this the other day on Facebook and LinkedIn and it was quite the popular post, being shared by many supporters of our US Military. The only reason I posted it was to say Thank You to those who serve & protect, and to remind others we have a Promise to do what we […]
Your 2019 New Years Resolutions (Come March…)
Who is still hitting the gym by March? Come on my friend, you’ve got this! New Years Resolutions are usually dead and gone come the first week of March. In January there is literally never a spot at the gym parking lot, come March I can drive right into the lobby it’s so empty. […]
Are You A Trainer?
The other day a text from an old friend led to a phone call with an unexpected question: “We know you are usually booked to be The Speaker for events, but we are in need of you teaching our C-Level Executives how to – how can I put this – how to not look […]
Legendary Leadership: Who is The Heart of Your Team?
The Superbowl was a few weeks ago. Certainly not a nail-biter and with a fairly predictable outcome. What I love most about the spectacle that is this event are the stories which come forth that warm the heart and inspire greater commitment to team, turning co-workers into family members we care for and recognize. […]