Are You Tired of Playing Small?
I watched Pearl Jam 20 again over the weekend. The documentary includes epic Mother Love Bone footage featuring legendary frontman Andrew Wood, a...
Why Innovative Thinking Doesn’t Happen at Work
Where do you do your best thinking?
Disrupt Yourself Before the Market Does
“We need to go to New York and tell them two years. They should actually forecast us losing money for two years. That’s what it’s going to take to...
Why Do We Become Complacent and Bored?
“Why do we as people become complacent, comfortable, and bored? … I have a fire in me. I’m going to start each day with a purpose and carry it out....
Overcoming the Fear of Other People’s Opinions
The stories we invent from a place of fear don’t serve us. They aren’t the truth. They’re bullshit. The truth is, the future hasn’t happened. The...
Disrupting the Furniture Industry
I finally chose my new couch. As soon as I confirmed my order, I had visions of settling in for my standard Saturday afternoon nap. That luxury is...
How The Memphis Grizzlies Deliver Fan Experience
I love NBA basketball! This March I am heading to Grind City to team up with the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies as part of the team’s new Keynote Speaker...
How to Make This Year Truly Epic
“In 2014 at the Marine Dealer Conference Expo, Ryan Estis encouraged and inspired me to make a “Take Action Now” plan. Part of my TAN plan started...
Kill the ‘Coffee Shopping’ with These 7 Ideas for Better Networking
“Dude, if you could figure out a way to get paid from having networking and brainstorming meetings at Starbucks everyday, you’d be crazy rich.”
My Heart Is in Cleveland Today
I needed help on Sunday morning. I could handle the route every other day of the week but on Sunday the load was too large.
The Crowd Goes Wild
It was game day! A beautiful Sunday afternoon in the summer as we headed to the ballpark. All of us hometown fans were dressed in our spirit wear –...
Fix What Isn’t Working: 10 Steps to Jump-Start Change
“What is the cost of not taking action? Where will you be 12 months from now if nothing changes?”
Every Problem Is an Opportunity
“Lynn, we have a problem.”
Turning Customers Into Brand Evangelists
I ran into my favorite barista recently. She greeted me the way she always does, with a big hug.
Living with a SEAL: A Chat with Jesse Itzler
‘How many pull-ups can you do?’ I did 8. After 30 seconds, I did 6 more. After 30 more seconds, I did 3 or 4 more, barely getting over the bar. I was...