Several months ago my daughter, Catherine, decided to play dodgeball during lunch with several students from her seventh grade class. Knowing she was a stellar athlete, one of the boys in her class chose her to be on his team with his second selection. She beamed with confidence and dominated the game. How do I…
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How my bad habit sabotaged productivity for my team
Over the past 12 years of my career, I have ruined vacations for nearly an entire generation of my employees. Like it or not, as leaders, people watch, and emulate, what we do. To say the least, my vacation habits have not been the best example. A Journey to Self Awareness Three years ago, my…
8 Reasons Not to Be Scared of Having Kids
I don’t feel burdened, overwhelmed, or like I’m missing life because I have too many kids. Here are 8 reasons you shouldn’t be scared of having kids.
Getting Home Late (and How NOT to)
Committing to being home on time and having that family dinner is an essential part of living an integrated life.
Why You Don’t Have to Agree to Respect and Support Someone Else
To respect and support another person, whether a team member or a spouse, you don’t have to agree. Here’s why…and how you can reframe your mindset.
Align Your Expectations in Marriage and Life
Have you ever lost your temper, only to realize that your anger was caused by mismatched expectations? Here’s how my wife and I found ourselves fighting, all because we didn’t align our expectations.
3 Ways I Stay Close to Family While Traveling [Graphic]
It’s important that I come up with ways to stay close to family while traveling. They are often little things that pack a big punch, but they can make all the difference.
How I Survived Vacation: 1 Car, 8 Opinions, 15 Days, 50 Hours, and 4000 Miles
What do you get when you take 1 car, insert 8 people, and drive for 50 hours? A 15-day vacation that’s an example of integrated living. Here’s how I did it.
Summer Planning for Your Kids
Summer means kids off of school. Do you book them with activities or do you just let them wreak havoc? My wife and I decided to try something new.
What’s on My Phone: Chicken Fried
Here’s what’s on my phone this week: “Chicken Fried” by the Zac Brown Band.