Have you argued with your spouse? Yes! Yes! Yes! This is a part of life and in any meaningful relationship, there will be arguments. The issue is, will we fight fair and grow from the argument or divide from it? Right now there’s a trend where people do not grow from arguments. Instead, they divide,…
Leadership eyes When multiple people look at something, not everyone sees the same thing. Some people see the problem. Some see the solution. Some see who to blame. Some see why it can’t work and some see why it will work. What do you see when looking at a situation? Everyone has their perspective on…
Right now I’m sitting on the floor of an elementary school’s gym, watching my son practice basketball. His dreams are big and his desire shows in the hard work he puts in. From the details in practice to the games he plays, he’s reaching to learn and be the best he can be. I’m not…
Right now I’m downtown writing this blog at a Starbucks. People are leaning over tables toward each other as they talk and sip their favorite specialty drinks. Others are sitting alone looking at their phones or laptops doing work or zoning out. This scene speaks to a common picture in our culture as we connect,…
When you said I do at the altar, what was your dream? You felt love and hope that you and your spouse could have something special that would last decades, and then see the next generations take shape. Your depth of love led you to take the step of faith and marry your spouse. To…
“The greatest barrier to someone achieving their potential is their denial of it.” Simon Travaglia When we set out to make a difference there will always be barriers. It’s my belief that barriers are a sign you’re doing something right. Nothing great happens without barriers being broken through and when it comes to being a…
Life is better together! The best way to live is with others who have shared successes, shared challenges, and shared memories. This is how we grow past ourselves and become a part of something bigger than ourselves. We become bridge builders with others by our side! This is how we make a difference that goes…
“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.” Ecclesiastes 4:9 For anything great to happen, you need others. Teamwork makes the dream work and in fact, it’s the only way that the dream will work. As business leaders, we strategize our plans, our focus, and our goals as we…
Money is a big deal. It’s on our minds and we’re very sensitive toward the subject. We work to make a living as we provide for our families, give to God, achieve our goals, and impact generations that follow us. Money is not bad, it’s a tool. When it’s done right, great things happen! “And…
“Family is the opportunity to grow a love that impacts generations.” Family is an amazing dichotomy. The best of us and the worst of us steam from our family. From this dichotomy, we can love and imprint the generations to come. This is why marriages are attacked, kids and parents are tempted to drift away…