The life you live is a choice and you should strive to be balanced and happy. What’s the point of being successful if you can’t enjoy it with the people you care about. Sometime we back ourselves into unnecessary corners. When you are working, do your best maximize the value of your time for the benefit of the organization. When you are at home, be present and focused with your family and friends. Know the role you are playing in any given situation and do your best.
Why Gratitude May Be the Most Underrated Leadership Trait “Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many—not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” — Charles Dickens…
Opening Reflection – Balancing Achievement and Fulfillment As I write this, I am somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean on my way home from France. Like many long flights, this one has provided plenty…
When Fatigue Catches Up: A Hard Truth About Leadership and Life Fatigue doesn’t show up all at once. It creeps in. A late night here. A missed dinner there. One more weekend of…
Are You Growing…or Just Staying Busy? The Discipline Behind Intentional Personal Growth After 23 years as a Vistage Chair and a total of 30 years in professional services, seeing more than 1,000 speakers,…
Introduction – Life Lessons Learned at 60 Sixty has a way of sneaking up on you. It doesn’t arrive gradually. It shows up all at once—like a quiet tap on the shoulder, reminding…
The Setting: The Hills of Galilee – The Night Before The Sermon on the Mount Evening settles over the hills of Galilee. The last light brushes the limestone cliffs of Arbel before fading…
For Leaders, Spring Is a Choice: Planting the Seeds for What Comes Next I’ve always loved the changing of the seasons. There’s something grounding about it. A quiet reminder that everything has its…
What Does Success Really Mean to You? Most people think they know what success is—until you ask them to define it. It sounds like a simple question: What does success mean to you?…
Introduction: A Season Made for Reflection There’s something about the space between one year ending and another beginning that naturally invites reflection. The pace slows just enough. The calendar gives us permission to…
Introduction: The New Reality of Parenting Childhood today looks very different than it did a generation or two ago. Between participation trophies, endless youth leagues, and social media highlight reels, kids are feeling…
Every relationship—personal or professional—either lifts you or weighs you down. There’s no neutral. There’s positive energy that expands your perspective, fuels your hope, and deepens your purpose. And then there’s negative energy that…
If you’re lucky—and intentional—when you look back on your life, things tend to balance out. Not every week, not every month, and not in the way you expect. But over the arc of…
????️ Podcast Overview: In this emotionally honest and deeply reflective episode, leadership coach Ed Robinson steps away from his usual role advising high-performing executives to share something far more personal: his journey through…
For business owners and senior executives who sit in positions of influence, the stakes are high, and the mirrors are unforgiving. You might fool the world with words, but it’s your actions—especially when…
Thanksgiving is more than a holiday—it’s a celebration of gratitude, a virtue that has the power to transform our leadership, relationships, and communities. At its heart, Thanksgiving reminds us of a simple yet…
Forgiveness is more than a personal virtue—it is a transformative force that can reshape organizations and communities. By fostering an environment of empathy, learning, and growth, forgiveness strengthens relationships, fuels innovation, and enhances…
Throughout my journey as a leader, business coach, teacher, and mentor, I’ve come to realize that leadership isn’t a final destination—it’s a continuous process of growth and self-discovery. I’m sharing this blog to…
Balancing life as a small business owner is an ongoing process that requires intentionality and regular reflection. By staying true to your core values and implementing effective strategies for managing your time and…
Ultimately, managing work-life balance as a small business owner is an ongoing, ever-evolving process, not a one-time achievement. It requires regularly assessing how you spend your time, energy, and attention across all domains…
Celebrating Saint Patrick's Day extends beyond enjoying the festive greenery and toasting to good health—it's about appreciating the legacy of a man whose resilience, convictions, and contributions have echoed through the centuries. His…
It's not an intricate formula; it's relatively simple, albeit not easy. Instead of looking out the window each morning, wondering what should or could be, ask yourself, "What do I need to do…
Most of this unhappiness, conflict and stress I see in the workplace and life these days comes down to an inability to establish healthy boundaries. By their very nature boundaries define us and…
Ultimately, the dialogue emphasizes that intentionality in addressing both personal and professional life aids in maintaining relationships and enhances overall leadership effectiveness, encouraging proactive engagement and connection within intimate relationships
I compiled the following list of 58 items, including one for good luck, during a 30-minute period of focused thinking. I didn't intend it to be a comprehensive list, but rather a fun…
One thing I see plaguing most organizations today is a lack of clear standards. And when these standards exist, there is minimal adherence to them on a regular basis. We all like to…
Sadly, my father passed away this past year (2013). He was 84 and lived a full life. Many times, he commented to me that he couldn't believe he had lived this long. When…
As I've grown older, I've come to appreciate the benefits of time off more. When I was younger, I enjoyed going on vacation, but it was mainly a chance to unwind and have fun. When my kids…
No one is immune to life's unpredictability. We may wake up one day with everything okay, only to end the day with everything in tatters. We may unknowingly experience the symptoms of a…
Previous generations have had to confront more difficult challenges without anywhere near our current scientific or economic advantages. My mom (and dad) lived through The Great Depression and multiple recessions, globally threatening illnesses…
Every new year starts as a blank slate. I encourage you to be mindful of what you write on it this year. Push yourself to dream bigger, act better, and make a tangible positive difference in…
wanted to share a Christmas Blessing from the late John O’Donohue this year. His writing continues to inspire and motivate me to become a better version of myself. He makes sense of the…
This year, our Thanksgiving gathering will be a small one—just my wife and me. I am grateful to have her by my side. My guess is that many of you will also be doing…
Many years ago, I went through a period where my work wasn't necessarily inspiring. However, I always believed it would eventually get better. Rule number one: If you don’t like your reality, then…
Things can unravel quickly. This is an unfortunate reality of life. Friendships built over a lifetime, partnerships forged through sustained effort, and families who spent a lifetime loving one another are more fragile…
M. Scott Peck had a significant impact on me many years ago. I often look back to the writers who have influenced me in the past to help navigate the present. There is…
If you believe your intelligence or talent is fixed, you spend your energy protecting it. You avoid risk. You hide mistakes. You need to look smart...If you believe you can grow, you do…
At its core, the Jonathan Livingston Seagull book summary is about choosing growth over comfort. Jonathan rejects the norms of his flock, embracing failure, repetition, and isolation in pursuit of mastery. His journey…
Introduction Why Can’t We Be Good? by Jacob Needleman takes on one of the most uncomfortable but important questions of human life: if we know what is right, why do we so often…
Some days feel heavy, long, and uncertain — when the world seems to move too fast and we’re just trying to catch our breath. Life comes at us in waves: some calm, some…
Welcome to Beat the Odds – A Journey from the Stage to the Boardroom What do Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett, and The Monkees have in common? Besides gold records, world tours, and loyal…
Whether you're at a crossroads in life or seeking to enhance your personal and professional fulfillment, the Life Design Workbook provides practical tools and exercises to help you design a life that is…
As Campbell beautifully summarizes, "The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature." This poetic expression encapsulates the essence of his…
Eckhart Tolle's work in "A New Earth" is a call to individuals to look beyond the superficial measures of success and find deeper meaning through spiritual awakening and presence. By tackling the common…
Gretchen Rubin turns research on habits and happiness into tools real people can use. She writes plainly, road-tests ideas on herself first, and offers checklists you can run right away. This book is…
Solve for Happy isn’t about pretending life is easy. It’s about suffering less and savoring more—by seeing clearly, adjusting expectations, and practicing a few small habits that return you to your natural baseline.…
Life gets heavy—losses, delays, curveballs you didn’t ask for. You can’t control most of it. But as Viktor E. Frankl reminds us in Yes to Life: In Spite of Everything, you always keep…
Despite working hard and meeting our goals, it’s sometimes unclear why we aren’t advancing in our careers. In the absence of strong feedback, we may begin to feel underappreciated or undervalued. While leaders…
The Universal Rules of Life — In My Words Why This Book Matters Life and leadership come at us fast. Whether it’s running a business, managing a team, or trying to balance family…
Growth targets and dashboards can’t answer the bigger questions: What’s the point? What’s enough? What kind of leader do I want to be? Handy doesn’t preach; he shares honest accounts of choices and…
A Simpler Life Life gets cluttered—closets, calendars, and even our heads. The School of Life’s A Simpler Life is a gentle, practical invitation to clear space—outside and in—so you can notice what matters…
The Obstacle Is the Way is a manual for tough seasons. See clearly, act wisely, and strengthen your will. You don’t have to enjoy the challenge to benefit from it—you just have to…
After a personal disappointment, Coelho is sent by his guide to walk the ancient pilgrimage route across Spain. Along the way, he faces tests of fear, pride, and impatience; meets strangers who become…
As a Man Thinketh — Why I Recommend It James Allen’s As a Man Thinketh is a brief, timeless essay on the quiet power of thought. In clear, old‑fashioned prose, it argues that…
What They Forgot to Teach You About Life at School Essential emotional lessons from The School of Life to help you lead, work, and live better. School taught us algebra and grammar. Real…
Work and life pull hard. If you’re not careful, stress, screens, and poor rhythms chip away at your energy and outlook. Spontaneous Happiness lays out small, doable practices that nudge your brain and…
A Calendar of Wisdom Daily ideas to steady your mind, strengthen your character, and lead with purpose. Business moves fast. Character keeps you steady. A Calendar of Wisdom gives you one short reading…
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos There’s a reason this book hit as hard as it did when it came out. Jordan Peterson isn’t just offering advice—he’s pushing you to take…
A Walk in the Wood book is a gentle, practical guide to mindfulness told through the easy wisdom of Winnie the Pooh. The book walks us—literally—through simple moments of breathing, noticing, and moving…
Paulo Coelho strips things down to something simple. A young boy seeks out Tetsuya, once the greatest archer in the land. What follows isn’t instruction in archery—it’s instruction in attention, patience, and self-mastery.…
Those marriages are to your work, your relationships, and your self. When one dominates, the others don’t disappear—they fracture. Whyte doesn’t offer a formula for balance. Instead, he offers language, stories, and poetry…
Crossing the Unknown Sea is a rare and powerful book that bridges poetry, leadership, and the human experience of work. David Whyte reminds us that success without meaning is hollow—and that courage, identity,…
For owners and executives, this book is a reminder that the inner life of a leader is not a private matter. It shows up everywhere: in decisions, in tone, in what gets ignored.…
The Rules of Life: A Personal Code for Living a Better, Happier, More Successful Life Richard Templar Most people want a better life. Fewer are willing to live by a standard that actually…
Taleb’s central point is clear: People should have something to lose. Not abstractly. Directly. When someone makes decisions that affect others—but carries no real risk themselves—you get bad outcomes. Poor advice. Weak systems.…
Perfectionists fear failure. Optimalists use it. Ben-Shahar is clear: growth requires mistakes. You don’t get better by avoiding them—you get better by learning from them.
"There are two elements that go to the composition of friendship, each so sovereign that I can detect no superiority in either, no reason why either should be first named. One is Truth.…
Overcoming obstacles is a discipline of three critical steps. It begins with how we look at our specific problems, our attitude or approach; Then the energy and creativity with which we actively break…
Very few of us have a life curve that is only upward-sloping. The difference is that “lucky” people just do not let their periods of adversity define them in unhelpful ways. They just…
You do not have to settle for a life of quiet desperation and hope that one day things will change. The future is now, and the sooner you start living the life you…
The true path to wisdom can be identified by three things, first, it must involve Agape…Second, it has to have practical application in your life. Otherwise, wisdom becomes a useless thing and deteriorates,…
Man is made or unmade by himself. In the armory of thought, he forges the weapons by which he destroys himself. He also fashions the tools with which he builds for himself heavenly…
The visible you is the known you. It is never the real you. We have learned to speak and act in ways that allow us to cope with our world and peacefully coexist.…
Your mind is your best friend, but it is also your worst enemy. Positive Intelligence measures the relative strength of these two modes of your mind. High Positive Intelligence means your mind acts…
Our confusion is caused by illusions that we all learn to accept in early childhood. We learn to navigate the world believing the illusions are real. When you allow those illusions to inform…
“We must fight the tendency to sleepwalk through our lives, and awaken. This is the fundamental aspect of the Hero’s Journey.” Insight #1: There are no mistakes, only lessons. There are right…
Introduction: There are three main ways people find fulfillment of their life meaning, in Frankl’s view, First, there is action, such as creating a work, whether art or a labor of love –…
Please click on this link for the Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life -They Change It Book Summary Chapter 1: “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you…
Foreword “…unchaperoned, and left to our own untutored judgment, we are quick to aim low and worship qualities that are beneath us” “…no matter how different our genes or life experiences may be,…
Chapter 1: What Are You Afraid Of? Level 1 Fears – The Surface Story; Exterior Situations Those That Happen Those Requiring Action Aging Going Back to School Becoming Disabled Making Decisions Retirement Changing…
Happier by Tal Ben Shahar – Book Excerpts Part 1 and 2 Please click on this link for the Happier Book Summary. Part 1 (Pages 3-82): What is Happiness? “Even though…
Please click on this link for The Thinking Life Book Summary Introduction: “It is bizarre how many of us have been time-profligate engaging in frivolous searches or retooling our images on social…
Please click on this link for the How to Be a Leader Book Summary Introduction: Bystanders vs. Leaders “Bystander apathy… Simply put, the more people who can help, the fewer actually…
Chapter 2: Wonder “The way to love anything is to realize that it might be lost.’ It makes us look at everything with a new appreciation.” Chapter 3: The Riddles of…
1: January – Boost Energy “…research shows, being happy energizes you, and at the same time, having more energy makes it easier for you to engage in activities – like socializing and exercise…
Living in the World “When seeking your partner, if your intention is a virtuous one, you will find him or her. If not, you’ll keep finding the wrong person.” “So that’s what destiny…
I: Consolation for Unpopularity Chapter 2 “If common sense is cordoned off from questions, it is because its judgments are deemed plainly too sensible to be the targets of scrutiny.” “It is not…
Jonathan Livingston Seagull — Richard Bach This is a short book. You can read it in an hour. But if you read it right, it stays with you for years. It looks like…
Seven Decisions That Shape a Life—and a Legacy In your own words: A journey through adversity, personal responsibility, and the kind of leadership that transforms lives. Andy Andrews takes us on a unique…
By embracing the principles outlined in these sections, leaders can inspire their teams, drive sustainable success, and create a lasting positive impact within their organizations. The path to success involves not just strategic…
