You Don’t Need a Title to Lead

You Don’t Need a Title to Lead

  I recently spoke at a conference and as usual my topic revolved around Quarter Turns and how you can apply these lessons to Leadership. After the session ended a young man came up to me to share how much he enjoyed the presentation and how some key take aways...
Where Planners Get it Wrong

Where Planners Get it Wrong

There is a great quote that states, “A good plan implemented today is better than a perfect plan implemented tomorrow.”   There is a lot of confusion and misconceptions out there around why it’s so important to create a plan. The biggest seems to be that we...
Celebrate Your Labor

Celebrate Your Labor

It’s Labor Day Weekend- If you didn’t already realize it, the summer is over! Hard to believe isn’t it? I trust that you’ve had an amazing summer, you’ve had the opportunity to take some time off, visit with family and friends, take a well needed vacation, and unplug...
Are You Connected?

Are You Connected?

A few weeks ago, I was traveling home from a business trip out west. I typically try to change into more comfortable clothes for a long flight so jeans and a tee shirt with a ¾ zip is my preferred attire. Many of you already know that I’m a big Michigan wolverine fan...
The Best Way to Learn It Is to Teach It

The Best Way to Learn It Is to Teach It

  My first coach was one of the most amazing individuals I have ever met. I learned so much in such a short time and find myself to this day still using many of the lessons he shared with me. Finding yourself a good coach is an entirely different topic I’ll save...
Leadership Lesson from My Golf Game

Leadership Lesson from My Golf Game

  I was fortunate in my youth to be introduced to the game of golf. While it can be a frustrating game at times, it’s a game that I love and have passed along now to my two sons. Playing a round of golf on a warm summer day with family and friends is something I...