Know You Belong
In an article in the Washington Post a few summers ago, Cal Ripken, Jr. was asked what advice his... Read More →
Tired of the Circus? Lose the Clowns
When I was a young man in my teens trying to find myself I hung out with the wrong... Read More →
Any Birdies Today?
Now that summer weather is here, I’ve got golf on my mind. Many years ago, when things were going... Read More →
Oldies Can Be Goodies
Our workforce is growing grayer by the day, and how we respond to that as individuals and companies may... Read More →
One of Our Own
I recently returned to my alma mater, Virginia Tech, for the football program’s annual spring game. It’s always a... Read More →
What is Grit, and Do You Have Enough of It?
Grit, as defined by neurobiologist Angela Lee Duckworth, is “the effort towards very long-term goals.” A recent Washington Post... Read More →
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going
I have been fortunate enough to work with many people who have achieved the pinnacle of success in their... Read More →
You Can’t Keep Talent Down
I had a teammate at Virginia Tech who seemed destined for big things. He played football for four years... Read More →
Coach
With the recent passing of legendary University of North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith I’ve been thinking a lot... Read More →
“If You Are Going Through Hell, Keep Going”
This is a well-known quote often attributed to Winston Churchill. I have found it’s a good reference when I’m... Read More →