by Steve | Oct 6, 2021 | Leadership
You’ve heard the expression, “I’m a lover, not a fighter.” But what do you call a guy who is both? Ted Lasso. The hero of the Emmy-winning adult comedy TV series is a good-natured, people-loving, underdog you can’t help but root for. Especially since the deck is...
by Steve | Sep 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
It was author Rita Mae Brown who said, “If it weren’t for the last minute, nothing would get done.” I think that can be said of certain friends too. Without their encouragement and accountability, we struggle to reach for the stars. Consider this story of a...
by Steve | Sep 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
“During our teenage years, we spend nearly one-third of our time with friends. For the rest of our lives, the average time spent with friends is less than 10%.” – Tom Rath Friendship in adulthood isn’t easy. It’s different than the friendships we had as...
by Steve | Sep 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Garcia, no one likes a show-off.” Ouch. That one hurt, especially in front of my classmates. But 7th grade me needed to hear that comment and Mr. B cared enough to call me out. Kids need tough love sometimes. But that’s not all they need. Along with correction, kids...
by Steve | Aug 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Jack: Greg, nice work with the cat today. Greg: Aw, thanks, Jack. I’m just glad I could help out. Listen, we never did get to finish that little “convo” back at the den. So, when you have a minute, there is still something I’d like to talk to...
by Steve | Aug 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Jack: Did I not clearly explain the circle of trust to you, Greg? Greg: Mm, yeah, I think I got it. Jack: Then is there something you wanna tell me? Greg: Mm, l-l don’t think so. Meet The Parents is a painful story told playfully. Jack Byrnes placed demands on...
by Steve | Aug 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
“But the fact is, Greg, with the knowledge you’ve been given, you are now on the inside of what I like to call, ‘the Byrnes family circle of trust.’ I keep nothing from you, you keep nothing from me…and round and round we go.” In the...
