Essentially You

What Does Love Require?

Getting right with the concept of love is one of those actions required to rock our work and love our life. Why? Because our understanding of love enables us to serve with a whole heart. This, in turn, drives our actions towards fulfillment and meaning or, potentially, something less than that. In this episode, we will respond to the question, "what does love require of me?"  

Commit to Get Better

The best athletes, artists, and adventurers all seem to have one thing in common. It is an uncommon focus on practice. You know the adage 'practice makes perfect'. Well, it is accurate and in this episode, let's discuss the power of committing to practicing your work 10 minutes at a time. 

The Path of Extraordinary

Being extraordinary at your work was never meant for silver-spoon, know it all people with advanced degrees and proper pedigrees. Being memorable is a choice you and I can make despite our role, job, or position. Learn how to become extraordinary by following the threefold path to extraordinary. 

Powerfully Intentional

There is a truth in life that says we get more accomplished by being intentional about achieving it.  Yet, how many of us spend mindful time asking ourselves purposeful questions until a crisis hits? This episode will help you get intentional without the need for a pandemic-sized problem.

Gratitude is a Gift

The concept of gratitude offers us unusual magic or sizzle. Gratitude puts us in an emotionally healthy and centered position to respond to the world appropriately. I offer ten essential truths about gratitude that will position you to rock your work and love your life. 

3 Essential T-Shirts

Fashion aside, I think every leader should own three essential t-shirts that will remind them to rock their work and love their life throughout the weekend. When we can get our minds right during the weekend, we can best love our Mondays.  

Thriving Through Devastation

You would be surprised at the difference your thinking makes when confronting a crisis. Our thought life drives different actions leading to opposite results. In times of crisis, how we think is vital to make sure that despite the hard times, we find a way to thrive in the moment. It's possible for you and me. 

Embracing Your Limits in a Polarized World

Perhaps we all need to pause and learn to embrace our limited thinking. Our values shape our worldview that translates into actions that happen through our choices. One way to thrive in a polarized world is to understand how to maximize your limitations. 

Rocking Work in a Polarized and Politicized World

How do we know what's best for us. In life, we deal with issues that seem larger than life. I see 2020 as a growth year for many of us. We lead in a polarized and politicized world, seemingly spinning out of control. Here's how to gain control of your 2020. 

Focus Like a Viking

I attended a small liberal arts college in Blair, Nebraska, called Dana College. We were the Dana College Vikings. One of the best lessons I learned was from my speech and theatre professor, Sieg Krueger. He taught me much, but perhaps the stickiest lesson was that of the power of focus. When we control our focus, we turn good work into extraordinary.