Is Accountability the Secret Sauce to Productivity?
Productivity hacks, hustle culture and busy, busy, busy seem to be the prescription of the day. If you’ve followed me for any length of time you know I am not a fan of “busy”. As an executive coach who takes a very holistic view of those I work with, I am always looking to see […]
What Does “Stuck” Look Like (and how to get unstuck in life)
How to get unstuck in life As I sit here at my computer, with my Pomodoro Technique timer quietly counting down I sit staring at a blank computer screen. A list of a million different “things I could be doing” starts to form in my head. The procrastination monster is strong in this one my […]
The Scars That Shape Us
October 2, 2021. It’s now been six years since I heard those three little words that would change my life. The three words that would shape my future and become a large part of my legacy. “Karissa is dead.” That’s it. That was all he said and my world was forever changed. A wound so […]
Redefining Leadership for Men
I was shocked when I felt a sharp smack upside the head and a gruff voice yelling “What the fuck are you doing? Give me that phone!”
After all, I had finally mustered up the courage to make that phone call! I was very proud of myself for doing so.
A Powerful Leadership Lesson From an 8th Grade Drunk
Who would’ve known that showing up drunk for my eighth grade science class would teach me a leadership lesson I would hang on to for 40 years.
How to be a better father after divorce
In a split second a combination of many variants of relief and terror washed over me. Holy shit, after 15 years this was actually happening.
When we go through a separation or divorce, whether by choice or by circumstance, it can be incredibly devastating. For me coming to terms with the fact that my marriage was not going to work was one of the most difficult things I had to do.
How to Navigate Life’s Transitions
“The only constant in life is change”-Heraclitus This statement has never been more applicable than it has in the last 18 months. Every single one of us has gone through massive, unforeseeable, and unavoidable change. The real key is how we adapt to that change and how we navigate the transitions from the old way […]
Let’s Play a Game: Reason or Excuse
It’s almost impossible to run 100 miles while puking and shitting your pants every 20 yards. What the hell does that have to do with procrastination you ask? Today I am going to share with you a game that I like to play. A tool that I use to help prevent my proclivity to procrastination. […]
How to support a partner who is struggling?
Yesterday after a keynote I delivered on Men, Mental Health and Imposter syndrome I was asked by a few people how to support a partner who is struggling with their mental health. My buddy Al Kehler and his wife Tanya do an amazing job of sharing their experience walking the road with Al’s mental health […]
Reach Back, Pull Forward, Leave None!
Join me and Coach Larry for a conversation on men and shame, how to lead and how to build a team
Short: Why Men Have A Responsibility In The Prevention Of Violence Against Women
Guys, I need to have a frank convo with you. When it comes to violence against women #notallmen is NOT OK. Until we can say “NO MEN”, we all have some work to do. In October of 2015 my girlfriend was murdered by an ex boyfriend and I have been working hard to move the […]
The Leadership Question That Could Change Everything!
As leaders we often feel like we need to have all the answers. The reality is that we hire good people for a reason. Sometimes they don’t need solutions, they simply need understanding.
Becoming A Better Man Audio Book
In 2019 I published my first book. I released the audio version of it in full on Audible in 2021. Here is a preview of the book the full version is available for purchase on Audible. If you need any help with your audio production, Kimagination can help you out. They have been fantastic in […]
Men and International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day. For me part of Becoming a Better Man is about learning to be a better ally for gender equity. It means learning to forget what I think I know and ask questions to really dive in and learn more. It means replacing judgement with curiosity and getting intentional with how I show up in the world.
Real Talk With Ryan Jespersen
“Emotionally connected men don’t kill people, they don’t kill themselves, they make better partners, fathers, leaders, and human beings. It’s critical we have this conversation.”