I’m in my band dad era. I saw that phrase on a t-shirt recently and thought, “I need that shirt.” My two youngest kids are both in varsity marching band. That might sound fun (and it is), but for our family, it also means long hours and a lot of commitment each fall....
Recently, my teenage daughter got hit with some feedback she didn’t love. It was the kind of feedback that holds up a mirror and reflects back something you didn’t intend— and probably didn’t want to see. Her response? First, hurt. Then...
Great leadership isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about asking the right questions. If you want to build a high-performing, engaged team, the way you check in with your people matters. Check-ins aren’t just status updates. They’re opportunities to build...
It was my birthday and I was craving some time with my kids. In a brazen attempt to pry my kids away from their technology, I offered a trip to Dairy Queen for some ice cream. My hope was, once they were a captive audience in the car, we’d be able to chat a bit. But...
Like so many others, I decided to take some time off between Christmas and New Years. My goal was to largely put work aside to rest up, spend time with my family, and reconnect with some friends. The first few days went pretty well due to all of the great...
