When Words Get in the Way

There are times in life when I am certain I am communicating well, and I am completely wrong. A number of years ago, I was in Chile on a mission trip. Now, I had taken three years of Spanish in high school, which means I knew just enough to be dangerous and not nearly...

When Good Intentions Break Down Communication

Most leaders are surprised to know that the majority of communication problems do not come from bad intentions or deliberately negative actions. Much more often, they come from the ways we try to help. Someone brings us a problem, and we engage quickly. We want to be...

What is your plan for the second half of 2026?

This is often when leadership teams step back, reset priorities, and get clear on direction for the year ahead. It is also when calendars begin to tighten as organizations lock in training and planning sessions. If you are considering LETs, Leadership Refreshers,...

Pickleball Problems

I play pickleball on Wednesday nights with a group of guys. Somewhere along the way, it turned into a bit of an addiction. I tell myself it’s a healthy one, and most of the time, I believe that. One night, four of us showed up, and we split into teams. It didn’t take...