Know You Belong
In an article in the Washington Post a few summers ago, Cal Ripken, Jr. was asked what advice his... 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 →
How Do You Spell “Respect?”
I have a theory that great leaders share the ability to praise and show respect to their people without... 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 →
Looking to Change Your Corporate Culture? Start at the Bottom
In our quick-fix, what-have-you-done-for-me-lately society we have a nasty tendency to choose short-term solutions to problems that may improve... Read More →
Homecoming
I recently attended the University of Maryland’s Homecoming football game against Iowa. It was a beautiful fall day with... Read More →
Be True to Your School
The college football season is upon us. The hopes and aspirations of all the schools’ football faithful are at... Read More →