…the underlying support for communication which is the foundation for all relationships. Let me begin by explaining the title/subtitle of this article. I have a construction background; I worked in the trades for many years and even ran my own remodeling company. I have remodeled bathrooms, updated kitchens, added rooms, and even built houses. Using a house as an analogy for building human relationships has been done (probably to death). And we have all heard […]

There was a lot of discussion around town when Valparaiso University changed its nickname to “Beacons”. According to the Valpo News page of the University’s website: “Our new nickname directly connects to the University’s motto, ‘In Thy Light We See Light,’ and represents the Valparaiso University community in many ways,” said José D. Padilla, J.D., University president. “We are beacons of light and hope in our communities. We are beacons of change on campus, in […]

Everything is connected. Quantum physics has demonstrated that observation affects reality, so we are connected to the quantum nature of the universe. Einstein theorized (and was proven correct) that energy and matter are related by a simple ratio (E=MC2). Human history has shown that humans are related on a biological and spiritual level to each other and the rest of Creation. Whether you agree with me or not about this “universal connectedness”, some things are […]

I skipped the newsletter in February. I did not forget; it was on my to-do list, but I simply never got that far down my list. Prioritization is a good thing, but it should always be fully aligned with your plan or strategy.  You have to know what’s important to you in order to discern your “why”. When you are clear on values and purpose, you get to choose an Ideal Destination and create a […]

Welcome to 2022!!! It’s going to be a great year! Whenever events occur, circumstances rear up, or “life happens”, we humans tend to react first and later realize all of the things we could/should have said/done that would have been better. There is a simple process that can help us to break this cycle thereby refraining from making situations worse and minimizing regrets. I call it the Process of Everything, and it’s 4 simple steps. […]

Did you know that your beliefs are decisions, choices? Even the most foundational beliefs are ones we get to choose. Whether to believe in God or believe in yourself, these are choices. Of course your experiences will influence you, but you still get to choose. This is really important to understand, because your beliefs dictate your thoughts. Those thoughts generate emotions. We act out of emotions, and our results are directly tied to our actions. […]

Samuel Johnson, author, critic, and lexicographer (1709-1784), said, “People need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed.” True. Since I am “people”, and you are “people”, we need to be reminded more often than we need to be instructed.  When it comes to your values, mission, and vision, this holds true. It isn’t that we forget these things. As leaders, we live these things, so they are impossible to forget. However, […]

One of my favorite quotes is attributed to Albert Einstein even though there is no record of him actually saying it. “The most important decision we make is whether we believe we live in a friendly or hostile universe.” There is a nuance here that is easy to miss. The quote calls it a “decision.” The entire premise of the question surrounding the nature of the universe is a decision. We get to decide. More […]

As I have closed-in on a central concept that ties all of my content and programs together, a central theme of “love” keeps presenting itself. I have tried to resist it, because it has seemed too “touchy/feely” for me. I prefer to keep things rational and reason-based. However, between church, social media, articles I have read, and influencers I follow, it’s time to embrace “love” as central to everything I do. Bear with me a […]

Incrementalism is all about achieving large goals through small steps, and this is what the iNautilus methodology is all about. It is a process that systematically shifts your focus from an objective that is nearly too big to imagine, to the single item you need to do today. But why is this process of incrementalism so important that I created an entire training program around it? There are several reasons. Photo by Geran de Klerk on Unsplash For […]