Like many dreamers and high achievers, I love a good underdog story. There are few that better combine my love of hockey, inspirational storytelling, national esprit de corps, and the intrigue of international super powers than the 1980 Olympic battle between the United States and the Soviet Union. It’s called the “Miracle On Ice”. In […]
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Former Chairman & CEO of Principal Financial Group shares life lessons on overcoming adversity and creating enduring success. I absolutely adore speaking with world-class leaders and achievers to learn about what they’ve done right, what they’ve done wrong, and how they’d make improvements the next time around. I especially love it when I get to […]
I admit I’m inspired by anyone who sacrifices the easy in pursuit of excellence. If you dedicate time to perfect your craft, whether it’s ballet, biking, speed running, spirituality, entrepreneurship or entertainment, you’ve got my support. Excellence isn’t easy Besides the awesome tricks (some of my favorites are at
Wondering how to take control of every situation? It’s a simple equation. When the stinky stuff hits the fan; when things aren’t going your way; and when the world is conspiring against you, remember this: C + R = O Circumstance + Response = Outcome CIRCUMSTANCES swirling out of control will sneak up on us […]
Growth and achievement, as well as expansion are TOUGH in any environment, and often takes an “all hands on deck” approach to grow effectively. Here are some key considerations about growth: 1. Your Subconscious May Be Sabotaging Your Efforts Not that I’m a psychologist (nor do I play one on TV), but one of the primary […]
If only our real life could be as interesting, sexy, and successful as our Facebook life makes it out to be. It’s easy to look at the social media posts of “friends” and acquaintances and get seduced into believing that they live a life of perpetual joy, success, sunshine, lollipops, rainbows, and beautiful people. The […]
Winning is AWESOME! But, there’s more to playing sports than the final score. The virtues of sportsmanship, leadership, and life skills learned early in life are invaluable. Thankfully, more and more high school coaches and sports programs are shifting focus from just winning on the
