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Thinking Outside the Box – Part 3
Take the Plunge The idea of seeking discomfort is out of the box for most. This makes sense since our primitive brain is hardwired to avoid unnecessary strain and seek pleasure. One easy way to seek discomfort is the Polar Bear Plunge. Growing up in East Hampton, New...
Thinking Outside the Box – Part 2
Getting “out of the box” is a fascinating topic that calls us to be creative in finding a solution to a new or prolonged problem. The approach, when applied across a spectrum of issues in our lives, can bring rich perspective and high quality work. Let's take a deeper...
Thinking Outside the Box – Part 1
Sunday morning, I sat alone in my backyard [photo above] for 90 minutes. No books, no cell phone, just my thought life. 68 degrees, a delicious cup of coffee, and at least 4 different species of birds singing. I framed my mind with a passage of scripture and reflected...
What Military Leadership Can Teach Us in Tough Times
Leaders in CrisisWhat Military Leadership can teach us in tough times As a division officer in the #1 ranked high risk training command in the U.S., I was struggling. I remember the phone ringing. It was a salty Commander from Florida who was at the top of my command...
Success in the Lockdown Economy
Ok, I agree. Statistics are boring, but they tell a story. On June 3, 2020, the United States Chamber of Commerce reported that small businesses are seeing improvements in cash flow and revenue [April 48%, May 56%]. Conversely, 55% of small businesses say they believe...
Crisis is Opportunity
We can find new opportunities if we have the right approach. One story that I absolutely LOVE is from BuzzBallz. Exactly. Who are BuzzBallz? Buzzballz is the only woman-owned distillery and winery in the United States. When the W.H.O. and the C.D.C. came out with hand...
You Don’t Have to be Tom Brady to be Cool Under Pressure
When the coronavirus pandemic erupted, companies faced a huge gut check and asked some tough questions: “Can we survive this?” or “Should we pivot and explore new possibilities?” Where are you now? Are you stuck? Can you pivot? Have you clearly identified what to...
There’s One Thing We Can Learn from Tom Hanks and the CoronaVirus
Several years ago, in a weak moment, I said yes to doing TV commercials [that’s me above in a doctor’s lab coat!] Despite being a completely unplanned chapter in life, I got to meet some really cool people on a journey that literally took me around the world! Unlike...
New Years Blues
New Year’s Blues? The Struggle is Real I found out yesterday that January 19th is National Quitters Day – the day that most people give up on their new year’s resolutions. This data is brought to you by research conducted by Strava using over 800 million user-logged...