If you believe “trust” is fundamental to every good team, company, or relationship, you may want to study the graphic above and commit it to memory. It’s a good blueprint for assessing why trust exists or doesn’t. We trust competence. We want our surgeons to have many completed surgeries under their belt. We want […]

Jocko Willink, a former Navy Seal who speaks and writes about leadership and discipline, asserts you will grow if you will ask yourself seven questions every day and then act accordingly the next day, based on how you answered them. I will spend the next few days reviewing each question one at a time. Here’s the […]

“Inspiration turns into impact because you have the courage to start something and the persistence to follow through.” – Tom and David Kelley Inspiration is a funny thing.  We can be sitting on our couch watching television and be inspired. We can be sitting in a pew at church and be inspired. We can read […]

“Patience is choosing to control your emotions rather than letting your emotions control you.” – Mark Merrill Are you a person who desires to be more patient? If so, how are you attacking it? This quote from writer Mark Merrill suggests emotions are at the center of patience. Here’s my experience with patient people: They […]