Farewell 2017…but not too fast…

Farewell 2017…but not too fast…

A sunset on another 12 months of our lifetimes has just ended…most likely faster than we expected.  But what did we do with it?  What did we gain?  How are we different? And why do these questions matter?  Often we are rushing through life so busy...
How to be a courageous leader

How to be a courageous leader

Courage is a term that instantly evokes powerful images, images that mean different things to each of us. Perhaps it might mean climbing a mountain, leaping from a cliff or taming a lion. Or perhaps it conjures up individuals who have shaped history. Regardless of the...
Beauty of Transitions

Beauty of Transitions

Each year in the autumn the leaves change. They fall away as the trees go dormant and refuel themselves to re-emerge in the spring looking a bit different. The leaves die away so the tree can blossom and become lush and green again months later. We, too, go through...
Beyond Borders – When Sake is a Recipe for Success

Beyond Borders – When Sake is a Recipe for Success

Over the course of my career, I have come across many different business and leadership cultures.  While navigating these cultures, I have made mistakes, but I have also achieved some great successes. I know from personal experience that understanding what is and...