The Astronaut Test

There is something incredible about NASA’s selection process. I believe you’d want to take it to your team, your company and your life.
Listening… the Most Important Skill for Speakers!

Perhaps the most underused skill in public speaking
How I Lost $80 Million

Focus on providing value; just making a difference.
In every good marriage, it helps sometimes to be a little deaf

When a thoughtless or unkind word is spoken, best to tune it out.
Virtual Meeting Burnout

With Zoom Meetings… go slow. Avoid Burnout
Your Important Duty

The empowering context speaks to the purpose and is accessed most successfully through powerful storytelling.
Massive Change

Getting ready for changes.
As a Leader This is More Important Now Than Ever Before

Neil Armstrong’s birthday was August 5th and it got me thinking about one of my favorite stories of all time. It’s a story about President John F. Kennedy. After he had declared we were going to go to the Moon, John F Kennedy visited NASA for the first time, in 1961. He saw […]
For this week, I have two Fun Challenges for YOU

Two Challenges for you; Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Leading Vulnerably.
Blowing It UP with Navy Special Operations, EOD

I recently relearned a lesson I find myself teaching quite often. It was humbling. It was an excellent reminder. And, it brought me back in touch with something I want to share with you. I had the privilege to support and train Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Group One at Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) […]