What do a meadowlark, cricket, and squirrel have to do with leadership? The answer in a minute… Nature has a way of spurring memories and calming minds. It is that fresh breeze blowing through the prairies or those cool, fresh mornings where everything seems renewed and possible. We hear a meadowlark sing their continuous song, [...]
Do your opinions matter? From time to time, this may be a key question we may think about, as it affects our perceived value from within as well as in our outward interactions. We all want our voice to be heard. We want it to matter in our relationships. At times, though, we wonder if [...]
Hope is one of those funny words. On the surface, it sounds good. Up with hope, right? Meanwhile, there is a downside in that people can hope for bad things to happen to others. This is not a good thing, but our world is imperfect. Beyond all this, hope often seems hollow. Hoping for something [...]
I admit it. After a long day, I enjoy watching Chopped or Design Star or Food Network Star. This may not be a good thing to admit, but let me tell you why. The reason is to watch the people dynamics. From these interactions, several key life lessons emerge. Lesson 1: Don’t be cocky (or [...]
With all the things we can plug into our ears today, you’d think we would be world-class listeners? From Bluetooth to an assortment of earbuds, we plug-in and listen to all kinds of things. Why then have we become poor listeners? Why is listening all that important?
Welcome! I’m Jon, and these are my thoughts on life, leading, and meaning. Our choices define us, so let's make the best ones possible. Join the conversation.
