“If you have a clear vision, you will eventually attract the right strategy. If you don't have a clear vision, no strategy will save you." --Mike Hyatt Most people wander through life without a clear purpose or vision. They don’t have a clear picture of or realize that they can... read more →

“Self-discipline begins with the mastery of your thoughts. If you don't control what you think, you can't control what you do. Simply, self-discipline enables you think first and act afterward." --Napolean Hill I sure did NOT want to go to the gym this morning.  There were so many other fun... read more →

"If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, selfishness and fears." --Glenn Clark In the process of helping transform Costa Rica, I was transformed, as well.  I am still processing the impact that the trip had on me. In the meantime, I... read more →

"A leader must give up to go up." --John Maxwell When you are reading this email, I'll be with an international team of John Maxwell Team coaches in Costa Rica as they kick off transformation in their country! We will be working with leaders and people of influence in the... read more →

"The most powerful leadership tool that you have is your own personal example.” ― John Wooden I wrote a devotional  on a Bible chapter, Titus 2.  Paul instructed Titus on essential guidelines to teach to leave a  legacy for future generations.  Paul wrote a list of character traits for the... read more →

“Connecting is the ability to identify with people and relate to them in a way that increases your influence with them. " --John Maxwell I have been working on my Maxwell Speakers Club launch these last weeks.  I've had many "aha" moments, especially regarding connecting, and there are a couple... read more →

"No leader can ever achieve anything great or long-lasting all alone. Teamwork goes hand in hand with leadership. Leadership is about people-and for people." --John Maxwell Leadership is all about people. Understand this one fact.  We need to focus on our people if we want to lead well. In leading... read more →

"Negative emotions like loneliness, envy, and guilt have an important role to play in a happy life; they're big, flashing signs that something needs to change.” --Gretchen Rubin I was reading, signing and stuffing year-end receipts the other day and ended up with a deep paper cut on the index... read more →

"You have to know yourself to grow yourself." --John Maxwell We have a hard time being successful with other people if we haven’t paid the price of success with ourselves. The Law of Awareness is kind of a catch 22. You have to know who you are to grow your... read more →

Happy New Year! "Your thoughts shape your vision. You see what you choose to see." ---I don't know who wrote this, so I'll claim it:) I embarked on a staycation the last week of this year.  It’s the time of year that I hang out at home and just get... read more →