Posts Tagged ‘mentor’
How Bill Spoons BBQ Changed my Date With Destiny
When people ask me where I learned to lead under pressure, to listen with intent, or to make decisions in moments that matter, I always go back to a man named Bill—my mentor. Bill wasn’t the kind of mentor who operated on theory. He was the kind of leader who lived his values, made things…
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Welcome Endings as a way to open the Door to new Beginnings
Years ago, a close colleague and friend was helping me launch a new company. She was brilliant and direct, and I valued her input immensely. As we embarked on a new project, I laid out the plan, timeline, and my criteria for success. At first, things seemed to be moving forward. But soon, we started…
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Peel back the FILM, Find a Better Way Forward
I transitioned from a 38-year corporate career to focus on my entrepreneurial journey a year ago. Two years prior to that day, my mentor strongly encouraged me to invest in a program he had been involved with for over 20 years, Strategic Coach. I made that investment, and it has not only taught me strategies…
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How to Get Your Seat At The Table
When the pandemic hit, almost four years ago, I was at College Station speaking in Texas. The next day, the United States was in lockdown. The speaking industry suddenly went to nothing. There were no speaking engagements and no events. Revenue dried up in an instant. I went from making five figures for speaking on…
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