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I love to cook outside. Smoking, grilling, flat top, even frying—if I only had my outdoor tools, I could go forever without turning on the kitchen stove. There’s nothing quite like the smell of meat cooking over fire. But when it’s 98 degrees and humid? That’s a different story. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older,…

“If everyone was the same, this world would be boring.” – Barb Stanton I love this quote from my mom. I use it all the time—whether I’m talking about people, differences, or teams. She told it to me when I was a little boy. I had asked her, “Why are there so many different people…

“Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.”— Joel A. Barker I am a dreamer. When I was a kid, I dreamt of being Spider-Man—swinging through the city, saving the day, doing something bold and heroic. But here’s the truth: dreaming without…

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller September 4th, 2023 was supposed to be a day of celebration. My wife and I were marking 19 years of marriage — a milestone usually filled with dinner, laughter, and moments with family. But that day became something entirely different.…

“What you do has far greater impact than what you say.”— Stephen R. Covey There are days when I’m in the thick of things—busy, focused, moving from one task to the next. And then there are days when I get the chance to pause and reflect. Recently, I found myself thinking about something my high…

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”– Maya Angelou Last night, I sat at a bar eating chicken wings, reflecting on my upbringing. One story stood out that I felt compelled to share. My mom always used to say, “Listen…

“Let the working man know that he is not forgotten, and he will give you the world.” — Abraham Lincoln Last night, we surprised my dad and my sister’s family by showing up to watch my nephew play baseball. It was a perfect evening. As I sat next to my 83-year-old father, I found myself…

I’ve been sending my family the meaning of Champion from the song by Carrie Underwood.I know it might sound a little cheesy, but if you really drill down, there’s a lot of wisdom to be shared. This has always been one of my favorite parts of leadership. Walt Disney once said, “The difference between winning…