Always Know Your Starting Point
It was a long day in the Adirondack Mountains in upper New York State. There were eleven of us in our patrol, and we were on day five of a…
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Own It: Put Action into Motion
A few years back, I had the distinct pleasure of visiting the headquarters of Southwest Airlines in Dallas, Texas. I was given a tour, and one statement appeared everywhere. I…
Oh, Christmas Tree: Remember the Point
The wintry December air in Columbus, Ohio, caused small puffs of steam to billow with each breath. Amy and I had been married on December 1 and had just returned…
We Need More Daredevil Leaders
To a child born in the mid-Seventies, Evel Knievel was an icon. He was the first true daredevil and stunt performer to capture the attention and imagination of the America…
Are You Busy, or Are You Effective?
You know the conversation. We all do it. It goes something like this: “Hey Jason, how’s it going?” “Great, but really busy,” I reply. “How are you?” “Oh, me too.…
Turn Autopilot Off, Happiness On
When people crowd the airport baggage claim to form a human wall of entitlement, we could jump to the conclusion that greed is dictating that action. But I choose to…
ReMember: My Fab Five
We all have memberships. Formally, we belong to clubs, organizations, social networks, and more. More importantly, we also belong to our families, friends, communities, and our world. So? We need…
The Power of Pause: A Q&A with Terry Hershey
Terry Hershey is a nationally celebrated author, humorist, inspirational speaker, ordained minister and golf addict who lives on Vashon Island in the Puget Sound. He’s also among the speakers who…
Assume Their Baggage is Heavy
I stopped at a new grocery store one day, excited to try it but immediately frustrated by the disorganization. I, of course, was in a general hurry, and just as…
Culture, Fame & Love: A Q&A with Jeni Britton Bauer
Jeni Britton Bauer, the creative genius, entrepreneur and founder behind Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, will be among the speakers at Thermostat Cultures Live on Nov. 10 in Columbus, Ohio. She’s…
