Shark Theory

I had a conversation with a friend in leadership at his company about a situation he was angered by when his employee made a move that wasn't in alignment with how the company typically operates, but was a good move for the company. I questioned my buddy's leadership intent....

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. The importance of Self Checkups
2. The most important question to ask yourself
3. Getting an Outside Perspective

Walking into the grocery store yesterday I felt attacked by the sheer number of Pumpkin Spice items on the shelf....but what if we could learn from pumpkin spice.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Changing Your Flavor
2. Staying Ahead of the Trends
3. Operating In Your Season

Yesterday, I had the honor of reprising my role as "Principal for a Day" at Holland Elementary in Dallas, TX. In addition to getting to interact with the students a, I got a chance to see firsthand what Principal McDonald, Assistant Principals Tamayo & Davis, and Counseler Johnson do to keep their teachers performing at a high level. I share those lessons today.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Maintaining a Problem Solving Focus
2. The power of Pause Points
3. Upcoming Look Backs

I recently had a chance to speak to a group that changed my perspective on networking and taught me the true power of a solid network.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. The power of collective energy on the individual
2. Specialization and being known for something
3. The importance of a Follow Up

Find out more about Master Network Propser Here.

This weekend, I observed some grim reaper looking decorations all around the downtown area of a city I visited and it led me to think about the mental monsters we face in life...and how to beat them.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Preparing yourself for Battle with yourself
2. Identifying the Monsters
3. The honest conversation with the mirrot
4. Taking Control of Your LIfe.

If you want to see the grim reapers, CLICK HERE

Every August in Texas is Hatch Chile Season in Texas. Hatch Chiles are famous chiles from Hatch Mexico that harvest this time of year annually. My favorite part of it is that my sister makes the best Hatch Chile Mac n' Cheese. Here's what I've learned.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Creating a winning recipe
2. Experimentation for improvement
3. Appreciating the Seasons of Life

Pain is inevitable in life, but you get to choose if its pain that hurts or pain that alters.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Why searching for answers can hurt you
2. Turning pain into fuel
3. The importance of gratitude
4. Growing despite negative circumstances

A recent inquiry into why basketball shoes aren't high tops anymore led me to learn alot about reliability.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. The downside of relying on outside forces
2. Developing self reliance
3. Assistance not crutches

While having dinner with my good friend Jeanie Marten recently, we discussed our respective trips to Peru and the showed me pictures of some of the Butterflies she saw on her trip.... and the butterflies inspired me.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. How to communicate who you are
2. Using what sets you apart to bring beauty to the world
3. How to play Big in Life

At a busy intersection in Dallas, I witnessed two homeless men with two different techniques. We can learn from one of them.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. There's always an opportunity
2. Why your demeanor matters
3. Helping others when you're at your lowest