Play, Purpose, and Potential. A permanently placed Post-it on my desk. Alliteration, both accessible and actionable. A little poetic fun as I write about my recent reading concerning employee motivation and the impact of workplace culture on performance. Authors and Consultants, Neel Doshi and Lindsay McGregor wrote a terrific book on the subject titled, Primed... Continue Reading →
Read the Owner’s Manual
Recently I listened to an interview with a professional photographer as I focus on building my capability for my hobby and creative outlet, photography. As often happens, I made a connection from what I heard specific to photography, to how I can continue to improve as a leader. The professional photographer with years of experience... Continue Reading →
Shining Eyes
Over a year away from this place. No new blog posts. My passion for creating dormant and hidden as time stood still. I wanted to return ... to write and create, yet deep down I knew I needed to stay away knowing my passion for this place will return. So onward into the new year... Continue Reading →
Dodging and Burning
A beautiful morning, the middle day of the Memorial Day weekend.  In search of inspiration I look to my bookshelf and grab, without much conscious thought, "Looking At Ansel Adams, The Photographs and the Man". I find my inspiration and reason to pause. There on the pages are Ansel's classic photographs, but also wonderful narrative on... Continue Reading →
Leading From The Center
The best way to learn a new language is full immersion. Travel to a new land and day by day learn and adapt. Over time we cease being a stranger in a new land. I find myself after three months of travel less a stranger and speaking with a new tongue with my new company.... Continue Reading →
Thank You Mr. President
He inspired me 20 years ago when I met him; from his inspirational talk to the entire group, to watching him lead by example, and even the stern lecture he delivered to me and my team ... Former President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, is a leader. I read a few months ago about the serious... Continue Reading →