Ode to Mrs. Saddlemire (and All the Other Great Teachers Out There)
Last week I proudly sent all three of my children off to school for the first time together – Sienna to 2nd Grade, Asher to Kindergarten, and Maddy to preschool. They all attend the same school, so big sis Sienna helped Maddy get settled in her classroom, while Asher unloaded all his school supplies and […]
Stopping to Meditate is the Meditation
My gateway drug to spirituality was Transcendental Meditation (TM). I learned the TM meditation technique about 6 years ago, which is when my spiritual awakening really began. I didn’t know what I didn’t know, I just knew I wanted to know more (about life, about death, about universal intelligence, about god, about our consciousness, about […]
Human Being vs. Human Doing
This past week, at Project | U, the full-immersion training program for leaders and high achievers, we focused on spirituality. Now, don’t get lost in the word spirituality here. I simply mean growing personally and connecting to something bigger than ourselves. While spirituality was our focus, we are all business owners, with complex lives, families, […]
Need Nothing and Enjoy Everything
Several months ago, Hallie made an interesting observation about my approach to life and leadership. We were working on some pretty aggressive business goals and she said, “You don’t seem anxious or fired up about us hitting our goal. Is it because you’ve let go of the outcome? Or do you simply have faith that […]
Spirituality is Sequential, Not Simultaneous
This week was my 38th birthday, and I’m nearing the edge of 40. No longer am I in my early 30s (hell, not even in my mid-30s!). But I don’t mind. Birthdays tend to put things in perspective. I’m not afraid of getting older. I don’t worry about death or not accomplishing enough. For me, […]
Knowing When to Say No and How to Truly Succeed Through Others
Last week I traveled to Austin to teach a leadership course and attend one of Keller Williams’ annual conferences, Mega Camp. Now, I’ve been attending these conferences for about 10 years and often get asked to present on a panel, teach a class, or host a breakout session. I love it. I love sharing what […]
The Energy of the Leader Determines the Success of the Team
Over the long 4th of July weekend I had the privilege of spending time in France – from Chamonix, to Dijon, to Paris. I’ve had lots of fun adventures and been able to travel to a lot of cool places, but the trip to France with my wife, Sarah, may just top the list (so […]
What Do You Really Want From Your Business?
Whether you are a broker, an executive, a sales professional, an investor, a lender, an attorney, or have your hands in some other part of the deal, a career in real estate is one of the most lucrative industries to be a part of. Hundreds of thousands of dollars, and sometimes millions of dollars, change […]
Friendships Worth Flying For
Last week I taught the new version of Expansion Systems Orientation (a leadership and business building course). Well, in little ole’ Vermont, we had attendees travel from Minnesota, Texas, Massachusetts, Montreal, Maine, Florida, Arkansas, Indiana, and Kentucky. And we all know that getting to Vermont isn’t easy! So, why did this group of leaders make […]
Learn, Work, and Play Every Day
School’s out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean my kids still aren’t still learning a ton (between swim team, Ninja training, nature camps, and crafts – these kids’ summers are packed!). Learning doesn’t stop when the bell rings. Too often for adults, though it does. Many adults graduate from high school or college and […]
Master the Basics of Business Before You Expand
I’m not much of a coffee connoisseur, but I like to grab a Starbucks coffee now and again just much as as the next person – especially when I travel. This week, I was in Wilmington, NC to teach Limitless: Personal Growth Through Business Success and inevitably I grabbed a Venit dark roast on my […]
How to Lead Through the Ups and Downs of Business and Life
We’ve finally had some really beautiful days in Vermont (Summer will be here before we know it!). One of my greatest joys is being able to run outside on the dirt roads, sun shining through the trees, a slight breeze on my face. The rolling hills – up and down, up and down, is almost […]
