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What I learned running 100 miles!

Last week, I ran seven days in a row for a total of 100 miles. I am four weeks until the Sinister 7 ultra marathon. This last week, my coach had me simulate

Shifting Views: The Unseen Power of Perspective

Have you ever considered how a single moment can alter your perception of the world?

Breaking Free from the Past: How Men Can Navigate Life with Courage and Connection

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a loop, replaying your past mistakes and wondering why you’re not moving forward? I meet many men who feel this way—trapped by

Cultivating Non-Judgmental Listening Skills: A Guide for Male Leaders in the Workplace

Steve (fictional name, true story) had fucked up in a big way. He knew it, and as the leader of the organization he worked for, I knew it too. What I did not

Intentions Over Outcomes

I have written a bit on why I stopped using the term goal and shifted to a new paradigm of finding alignment with outcomes. Language matters. When I shift to setting an intention rather than obsessing about an outcome, I commit to how I am going to show up. I do not commit to a result that is often largely out of my control. This mental shift has been incredibly liberating and a welcome way to remove unhealthy stress in my life. It doesn’t mean that I do not hold myself accountable to how I show up. It just means that commit to the process, not the result. The following story of an ultramarathon I ran Easter weekend was a great example of this concept.

Shut the Duck Up! How to Manage Negative Self-Talk Holding You Back

Learning to manage negative self-talk can be a very challenging process. Here are a few ways that you can navigate that voice in your head.

How Stories Can Motivate Men to Prioritize Mental Health

I could sit here and share statistics with you all day that tell you why Mental health is a critical aspect of our overall well-being. But, the fact is it is

Is Vulnerability in Leadership Bullshit?

I have been a student of leadership for over 30 years. In recent years there has been a lot of talk about the power of vulnerability in leadership. However,

What is your influence?

As he sets sail on his adventure, I am proud to see many of my values reflected in the man he has become. I am reminded of the importance of modelling the way

Four Ways To Get Unstuck: Avoiding the How-to Trap

Yesterday I was speaking to someone who is a top performer in her industry. I mean not just “successful” but the top 1% of the industry. It has been very

Four Essential Skills for Leading Out of the Pandemic

This week I had the opportunity to deliver a new keynote, Redefining Leadership: From Chaos to Connection. While doing some research for this I came across a

Redefining Leadership for Men

I felt a sharp smack upside the head and a gruff voice yelling “What the fuck are you doing? Give me that phone!” An early indication of the need for redefining leadership