Who thinks more is better than less? A few years ago AT&T ran a series of commercials titled “It’s Not Complicated.” When this question was posed to a young girl she eventually exclaimed, “We want more, we want more, we really like it.” What about impact? Who thinks more is better than less? More impact […]
Some of the greatest failures in histories resulted from not learning from past mistakes. Truth never ceases to be the truth just because we deny it. This is true—experience is inevitable, but learning is optional. There is nothing that says a mistake can’t be repeated—goodness we see it all the time. One of the key […]
Do you know anyone who gets up in the morning, thinks about the day in front of them for a moment and proclaims, “I hope I get a chance to struggle today.” As a parent, do you think about your kids and say, “I sure hope they are challenged today?” Do leaders and coaches look […]
It’s a strange love—something that takes hold of you when you spend time on “The Palouse.” My license plate holder reads, “I Bleed Crimson.” It reflects a passion that is hard to describe. You have to be resilient to be a Cougar. To be a Cougar is to know what it means to snatch defeat […]
Don’t you love the elation you feel when you cross the finish line of a successful race? Don’t you still recall a few great celebrations after accomplishing a big goal or dream? We all have. And when we set our sights on a new finish line (an important goal or big dream), we are filled […]
It all began with a hug. A hug is ageless and communicates like few things can. Do you realize that when we are young we get used to hearing people tell us we need more experience. After gaining the experience and learning the tough lessons that come with that experience it is not unusual to be […]
Every story has a hero—an impact maker. Think about your personal story? As the hero or heroine of your story, what stands out the most? What moment, experience or achievement are you most proud of? Why? Was your proudest moment a highlight (maybe the highlight) or simply a milestone along your path. What is amazing to […]
It was a test—an experiment. What would he do with $100? The man was standing on the median of a busy intersection holding a small cardboard sign—“HOMELESS please help” scratched out with a black marker. Life is all about impact and a lesson was about to unfold. What do you do when you see someone […]
You’ve met it. It may have defeated you—maybe still defeating you. It is a constant companion of anyone who dares to run the courageous race—to pursue impact that positively impacts the important people in their life. It does not discriminate—it hates all dreams and pursuit of meaningful impact. It doesn’t care about your talent, circumstances […]
