Are We Born to Lead?
3 minute read A few years ago, I asked a group of managers what it takes to become a leader. Their director (who had stopped in “just to observe”) raised his hand in the back of the room and said, “You’re either born … Read More
When I Knew
5 minute read One sunny Friday morning in early May of 2017, we sat down at a small table in a crowded coffee shop off Western Center Boulevard in Fort Worth, Texas. Amy was wearing glasses and a short summer dress – sexy … Read More
Between Two Worlds
6 minute read Ladies… Picture this… You’re married to someone you’ve been friends with since high school. You have two young kids. Your husband is a kind person, unassuming to a fault, with no hidden agenda or malice in his heart whatsoever. Unfortunately, … Read More
People Movers
5 minute read I started powerlifting in 2016. I thought I knew how to bench, squat, and deadlift properly, but I didn’t. I had no idea how much damage I had done. When I met Coach Garrett Denham in October 2019, at Metroflex … Read More
This Time of Year
3 minute read This time of year can be tough for a lot of people… Single dad or mom? Maybe you feel like you’re not doing enough or providing enough. Social media can sure make it seem that way if you allow it. … Read More
My Coaching Approach
3 minute read My wife and business partner, Amy, and I were talking today about coaching and my approach with my group and business clients. She asked me if I conducted any pre/post assessments in my coaching approach, or if I did any … Read More
Great Leaders: Leadership Defined
3 minute read There are a number of great leaders out there. You might be one of them. But what is leadership? Leadership is the use of social influence to inspire peak performance in others as they work to reach a goal. That … Read More
He Wasn’t Going to Make It
2 minute read On paper, he wasn’t going to make it – no directly related experience, no certifications, no education relevant to the position. With almost no interviewing experience, he was understandably nervous and quiet. We were hiring an oilfield trainer, and he … Read More
Uncertainty, Disruption, & Community
3 minute read “Due to the uncertainty and unwelcome disruption to our business created by the effects of both the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the significant decline in worldwide oil prices partially due to Saudi Arabia’s price war with Russia, effective 4/3/2020 … Read More