The most important work we do in relation to our growth, we do alone.  Behind the scenes. Under the hood. It’s the blacksmith’s shop where we forge and hammer out our own character.

What is the point of winning at business if we we are losing at life?

We need to focus on being bigger on the inside (character) than we are on the outside (influence), as John Maxwell likes to say.  I find that by focusing on activities that form my character, my priorities...

What idea or feeling comes to mind when you hear the word growth?  Do you sense a twinge of anxiety because you know growth requires change? Or are you energized?

In my years as an entrepreneur and leader, I have observed that healthy people and organizations are generally growing.  Admittedly, growth may have developed a bad rap in some circles because of the occasional "culture of greed" that over-emphasizes revenue and profits to the detriment of real growth in other...

Being really good at something can be a blessing and a curse.  A blessing when whatever you're good at is truly valuable to your business, but a curse if you rely too heavily on that talent.

Many entrepreneurs fall into the frustrated founder role because; (a) they don't identify what they are naturally good at and, (b) they don't build a team that can take them further than their own limited strengths.  No matter how talented we are in one area, God doesn't give us all the gifts....

My new book, Ambition: Leading with Gratitude, is set for release November 15th.  After selling a business earlier this year, I committed to writing a book to explore the underlying reasons high-achievers struggle to find contentment and satisfaction. It was truly a labor of love and I enjoyed the process of refining  these important ideas.

I'm super excited to announce you can now pre-order a discounted copy of Ambition here. If you are a...