Unintended consequences: There’s no app for that. In the smartphone, uber connected world in which we live, every problem can seemingly be solved by an app. Don’t do accounting? No worries, there’s an app for that. Don’t do scheduling? No problem. There’s an app for that. Apps for staying in touch with family and friends […]
Leadership and the rubber band effect.
On any desired leadership traits questionnaire, invariably those being lead want their leaders to be flexible. Adaptable. And while I agree 100% with this desire, there is a current reality faced by most leaders that is destroying flexibility. Demands on leaders across the board have increased. Do more with less. Stretch yourself. Live in the […]
Stop offering to help others..
Because you know you can’t, and if they call, you gotta answer. NBC has this new medical drama called New Amsterdam. Based loosely on a true story, the hero is a doctor who wants to get the hospital back to caring about patients. Multiple times per show, Dr. Max will ask someone “how can […]
5 gifts every father can MUST give their children.
Its Father’s Day. A day when gifts usually are a rock, a tool, who knows what to give Dad right? Today, I want to put out a lecture Series simply Called “Father.” These are the longing of every dad’s heart to provide for his children. 5 gifts I hope some of you find it helpful. […]
Stop trying to find a great mentor. Do this instead to advance your career and life.
What’s your question? I can tell within 2 seconds of asking that question whether our mentoring session will be of any use to me or the mentee. “Find a mentor. Find a mentor!” The mantra of those who give great advice on how to advance, improve, get anywhere in life. And it is great advice. […]
Stop saying this when friends are in crisis…
Another random Facebook post. A friend asking for vague help, their circumstances not allowing them to share publicly whats really happening, but nevertheless, they fling a desperate cry out into the void. A diagnosis. A crushing blow. A job loss. Condolences and “prayers” come flooding in. Along this flood of well wishers, perhaps this phrase is […]
What I wish Christians understood about depression
“Maybe the World would just be better off without me.” As I sat and heard the sentiment, my heart broke. Of course, this wasn’t the first breaking. Nor would it be the last. My friend was expressing the deepest reality of a soul tortured and unable to break free. Immediately, I call out the lie. […]
Three Vintage Skills Millenials can develop to stand out!
3 Skills Millennials can learn to distinguish themselves in the marketplace “Call him.” “I sent him a message.” “That’s not good enough. Give him a call.” One of my clients, a young millennial man, just didn’t see the need to make the phone call. The text should be enough, shouldn’t it? Today, when someone says […]
Change this 1 thing to develop healthy adult children
The biggest obstacle to your child’s independence. “The person who hated it the most was my mom.” What was this dastardly “it” my student was talking about? Let me set this up properly. I currently give a large portion of my time to working with university students. Because everyone bombs an assignment or two, I […]
5 ways to know you are a digital addict and how to escape..
How to know if you are addicted to social media, and how to break the cycle. I might be addicted. You also are most likely addicted. The question is not if, but “at what level” are we are addicted. No I don’t drink. Don’t smoke. Opioids, nope. My, and most likely your addiction, is to […]