Asking a question is a powerful tool.  I once took a class where the teacher focused on the power of a question. His name was Eugene Jennings, and he wrote on the board these simple letters: Q/A. His premise was that Questions were more powerful than Answers. His advice was to ask questions before providing […]

“You live out the confusions until they become clear.” – Anaїs Nin This quote caught my attention.  Our CFO Casey Fletcher puts it this way when we are trying to figure things out: “We are now confused at a higher level.” The longer I live the more clearly I understand that life is a steady […]

Larry King died this week.  He was often called the “world’s greatest interviewer.” People watched and listened as he met all the great newsmakers of the age and revealed them. Here’s what Larry King said about his effectiveness. “I never learned anything while I was talking.” Powerful, simple advice. I had a teacher, E. E. Jennings, pour […]

THE HEARTBEAT OF HARD CONVERSATIONS Here’s a piece of parenting advice that doubles as leadership advice. It comes from Hal Runkel, a guy who wrote a book called “The No Scream Parent.”  He was asked to describe his mindset when having a confrontation with a teenage child. He said that was easy.  “When having a […]