Healthy Humility
I’m in an (almost) monthly Zoom chat with a group of friends who are all self-defense/martial arts people and who are all leaders or teachers in some way. In our most recent meeting, author Rory Mille... ...more
Leadership ,Martial Arts &Big Ideas
June 25, 2025•2 min read
That's Resilient Leadership
Confucius was saying: 1️⃣ Notice when you’re off course → Emotional reactivity, impulse, overwhelm 2️⃣ Pause → Self-regulate, reflect 3️⃣ Realign → Remember values, long-term principles 4️⃣ Retu... ...more
Leadership ,Big Ideas
May 05, 2025•1 min read
I like Ike
This week’s theme is ethical leadership during crisis. When I was looking for quotes, I found so many from Eisenhower that I felt compelled to share them all. Ike’s words aren’t just wise, they’re a... ...more
Career Coaching ,Leadership &Big Ideas
April 14, 2025•2 min read
When Overthinking Isn't
🔹 When people say “you overthink,” what they usually mean is “you think more than I’m comfortable with.” 🔹 That’s not a you problem. That’s a them problem. 🔹 If thorough thinking helps you prepare,... ...more
Leadership ,Mental Health Hygiene
April 09, 2025•1 min read
Lead from Behind
In two separate conversations with teachers of mine, I was talking about how I believe that in order to live an enhanced life, people need to take on a leadership role at some point in their lives. S... ...more
Leadership ,Big Ideas
April 07, 2025•2 min read
To Put the World in Order
One of my clients defines a leader as “someone others can depend upon.” He aspires to lead in his office, his community, and his home. So when I saw this quote from Confucius (Master Qiu), I immedia... ...more
Career Coaching ,Leadership Mental Health Hygiene &Big Ideas
March 31, 2025•1 min read
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