A lawsuit in 2012 prompted a shift from micromanagement to empowerment, highlighting the importance of trusting team members and focusing on strategic vision. This painful experience led to personal growth, improved leadership, and stronger organizational dynamics, ultimately fostering innovation and autonomy.
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Net Sum Zero vs. Non-Net Sum Zero: Two Fundamental Belief Systems
Beliefs shape our reality and influence success and relationships. There are two mindsets: Net Sum Zero (belief in scarcity) and Non-Net Sum Zero (belief in abundance). Net Sum Zero fosters competition and fear; Non-Net Sum Zero embraces mutual success and abundance. Examples from Star Wars and real life illustrate these mindsets. Align with abundance for personal and mutual growth.
The Endurance of Care: Why Treating the Person Matters in Health, Business, and Beyond
In a world often hyper-focused on quick fixes and narrow solutions, this post explores the profound necessity of treating individuals as complete entities, especially in healthcare. Drawing from my own experience with multiple sclerosis, Stoic philosophy, and an endurance athlete’s mindset, I argue for a comprehensive approach that considers emotional, physical, and psychological aspects of a person. This strategy, as it turns out, transcends healthcare and is vital for any service-oriented industry, including business.
Stay On The Bike – The One Rule
“There is only one rule. You can’t give up.” This is the advice I give someone when diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. It’s probably the only rule that matters for everyone even Lance Armstrong. I recently heard Jesse Itzler retell a story Lance Armstrong shared with him. Regardless of how one feels about Armstrong, the storyContinue reading “Stay On The Bike – The One Rule”
Oh, and I Have Multiple Sclerosis
I am a (doting, loving) father. I am a (faithful, nightly cuddling, giddy) husband. I am an (intensely loyal) friend. I am an entrepreneur. I am a (math and computer) geek. I am a mentor and a mentee. I am an ultra marathoner. Oh, and I have multiple sclerosis. Three years ago today, Courtney andContinue reading “Oh, and I Have Multiple Sclerosis”
Leadville Trail 100 Recap – Why I’ll Return to Leadville
Two weekends ago, I had the opportunity to crew and pace a friend, Jeffrey, making his second attempt to run the Leadville Trail 100 race, aka LT100 or “The Race Across the Sky”. For those unfamiliar with LT100, it is a 100 mile race held annually that was first held in 1983. This would beContinue reading “Leadville Trail 100 Recap – Why I’ll Return to Leadville”