We want it! In fact we thirst for it. It is as important as the air we breath—it is oxygen for the soul. But most of us have a persistent deficiency of encouragement in our lives. The root of encouragement is “courage”—infusing the belief and strength that helps someone take the next step in a difficult race. […]
As Father’s Day approaches, I slow down a bit—pause, look around and reflect on what it means to be a father and the importance of running the race of fatherhood with courage, conviction and commitment. I have come to appreciate a popular adage, “Being a father is easy, but being a dad is hard.” The […]
A good friend sent me a text. “Jim, can we schedule a bi-weekly call for you to coach me? I have a lot on my plate and at times it can be overwhelming.” I am rarely surprised by such a request because I know exactly what they are feeling and experiencing—don’t you? Most people I […]
Do you think life is filled with complexity and chaos? Maybe overwhelming with more demands on your time and attention than ever before? If you are like the vast majority of people the answer is yes. The problem—our individual capacity or bandwidth to process and manage growing complexity is limited. We are overwhelmed with more information […]
It’s not fair! You’re right—it’s not fair, but first impressions begin before you even get to hello. Do you ever look at something and eventually realize it was not as it appeared? Do you look at people and draw quick conclusions about who they are? You most certainly do—we all do. “From the first word […]
High school graduation—you are pretty sure you know everything. But to remove all doubt you head off to college. College graduation—now you have added four years of profound life experience and a degree thus eliminating nearly any doubt that you know everything. Graduates will send out dozens if not a hundred graduation announcements to friends, […]
Your have talent—it’s undeniable. It is exciting when it shines through in big moments. But why does doubt creep in and rob you of the self-confidence and self-assuredness necessary to perform your best. Even people who are at the top of their game, recognized and celebrated for their talent, wrestle with commanding their best when […]
What do you think I am a short-order cook?” My mom said this to me more than a few times when I was growing up. I am sure I didn’t really think about it at all until she said it. Surely a not so subtle reminder of how I just assumed she would step up […]
Everybody wants more time but it is finite. It doesn’t discriminate—it can’t. You’ll cry out with anguish that you don’t have enough time, but it is one thing that no one has more of or less of than anyone else. How you spend your time fully exposes where your heart is and what you're passionate about. […]
