Green Means “GO!”
Over the past few months I’ve had the opportunity to begin teaching my youngest daughter the finer points of safely guiding a 4,800 pound SUV along the highways and byways of suburban Denver. One warm, clear, sunny afternoon we were rolling along at 45 in a 40 (that’s my girl!). As we approached a green light she began tapping the break. I watched and waited, impatiently but quietly. We made it through the intersection and resumed speed. As we approached the second green light, she did the same thing. And […]
The High School Sweetheart
I first met her when I was 17. She was a year younger than me and had spent most of her life in St. Louis, Missouri. She was long and lean with a compelling blend of style and grace. She sat quietly but I sensed a great strength waiting to be unleashed. One glance and I knew I had to make her mine. Who was this amazing beauty that had captured my heart? A mint condition, one owner, 1968 Ford XL Fastback! Stored in the winter, never saw a snowflake […]
The “51”
Providing opportunities for ownership is the best way to accelerate commitment and leadership. When you begin developing leaders it will result in the acceleration of vision, strategy and success.
The Speed Limit
As we introduce change it must be done in such a way as to not have the entire organization hanging onto the door handle waiting for the sound of skidding tires, exploding airbags and rescue vehicles.