One Giant Invention

Webster defines the word invent as follows: to produce (as something useful) for the first time through the use of the imagination or of ingenious thinking and experimentation. Wow, what a fantastic word, the definition of which in my opinion outlines a clear path to...

The Big Ask

“I’d rather be lost, stuck or miserable than ask for assistance.” Whenever I unveil that phrase on my flip chart in a training, there is a smattering of chuckles from the participants, usually one gender in particular. At first blush, the phrase can elicit a little...

Can I Count On You

Can I count on you?  To me, it’s one of the most important, defining, revealing questions in the human condition.  In simple terms, what I really want to know about you, maybe more than just about anything is, can I count on you to do you do what you say you’re going...

It’s About Time

When I work with management teams I often start off the session with two simple questions.  What’s one thing you want in your life that you don’t currently have?  What’s the fear that’s in the way of getting it? I would say that over 50% of the responses I get to the...

I’m No Lindsey Vonn

I’m No Lindsey Vonn “Hi Mr. Musselman, I’m on the selection committee for our graduation ceremony and we wanted to see if you’d be interested in being the commencement speaker this year?”  The question caught me off guard for sure but my answer was almost...