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Category Archives: Commitment
The Clear Leader
I used to be confused about what it means to be productive. I used to think being busy and filling up my calendar with appointments proved how busy I was and therefore – how productive I was. I’ve learned that nothing could be farther from the truth – not just for me – but for others as well. Recently, I was talking with a potential client and patiently listening to him tell me how busy he was. He confided that he frequently missed appointments, phone calls and often kept people waiting. I tried as gently as possible to suggest that … 
The Patient Leader
Projects almost never go the way I suspect that they will. They seem to take longer or have more obstacles than I can plan for. As some of you know, I have created a project called The Aconcagua Man Project. This project has required great patience from me. The preparation, planning, time, resources, obstacles, and disappointments have tempered me to my core. This 9 month leadership project is a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual kick ass journey that culminates in our summiting the highest mountain in the world outside of Asia. The Mighty Mountain of Aconcagua will require me taking …
The Journey of Leadership
If I don’t love what I am doing, I ought not to do it at all. Why? Because if I am doing something because I think I “have” to, my performance is weak. I know this to be true for me, as there have been times in my life where I rationalized my half enthusiastic participation in the name of appeasement. Today, and in my life; I refuse to allow that way of being to exist. Yes, I realize that many of us reading this message feel we have no choice in what we are doing. It would be ridiculous …
PIC Your Way To The Top
Deuce Lutui is the best offensive lineman in the NFL. It’s irrefutable to anyone that talks with him. Why? His Personal Internal Commitment to himself is to be the BEST. You can’t be the best at anything unless you can get your head around it first. So, what does Deuce Lutui have to do with you and me? Everything! His demonstration of leadership is inspiring people all over the globe. One day Mr. Lutui had a revelation. His epiphany starts in the psychology of who he is to himself. Never mind that the Ultimate Coach Steve Hardison (http://www.theultimatecoach.net ) lifted …
How Do You like Your Coffee?
I bought a cup of coffee the other morning. It was lukewarm. This fine establishment touts the piping hot freshness of their coffee. For many years of my life I would have let it be. I would have let it slide and chosen peace over principle. The problem is, appeasing other people rarely ends up peacefully. It’s lazy and doesn’t serve the clarity that we all deserve. Taking the easy road avoids the possible transformation that can occur from actually dealing with the situation. It happens through a very deep rooted inner commitment. For example, lots of us leaders say …
The Physicality of Leadership
Your physical health is one of the most important things you have as a leader. If you have ever experienced not being well, then you know what I mean. Fortunately, there have been times in my life where I have experienced health problems. If you read me to say that I see poor health as a good thing, you are correct. I don’t think I would have the appreciation for my wellness if not for the times I needed to heal myself. I now pay close attention to my fitness almost every day. I don’t take it for granted for …
Want The Ride Of Your Life?
The coffee was just right – hot and bitter. As I took a final sip, it warmed my belly as the caffeine gradually flowed to my sleepy head. It’s early, the birds are chirping and I can’t wait to hop in the saddle of my Italian made racing bike. I’m ready to ride. As I get on my bike I feel the cool air moving through my throat and lungs. The first thing I notice is how tired and sore my butt is from the last few rides. My legs feel fine, however my shoulders are tight. After carefully easing …
The Taming of the Seven Headed Dragon
I assisted a client in releasing over 300 pounds a few years ago. At 500 pounds he told me he wanted to die. We soon discovered what he really meant is he wanted the habit to die. It was eating him to death everyday in a slow and painful way. He is alive today. The last time we spoke he weighed less than 200 pounds. This is a miracle for a man that was planning how fast he would need to drive his BMW into a brick wall to ensure his certain death. Changing a bad habit is …
It’s in the very next step
The gun went off. The excitement in the air was palpable. I looked around as each person took the first few steps of the 17 mile journey. Everyone was fleet of feet at that point. I felt great too. The Imogene Pass running race is 17 miles of beautiful and grueling terrain from Ouray Colorado to Telluride. The 10 mile ascent summits out at over 13,000 feet as each runner prepares for the 7 mile descent over loose rock and winding jeep road. This is not a race for the faint of heart. Of course, nobody said it …
Living in the MUST of life!
A chill ran up and down my spine. His voice boomed outward like a freight train. He yelled… “Is anybody alive out there?” He sang it again, this time with greater conviction. “Is anybody alive out there?” The crowd roared affirming inspiration. That moment in time was, in fact, a declaration of living. The most amazing scene was watching 60,000 “Boss” fans, smiling and shouting at the very top of their lungs. I did not see one person hiding their spirit. There was one I noticed who tried to hide. Still, he could not stop himself from breaking out …
