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  • It’s Your Time

    Well, my son is heading towards his senior year in high school, so it’s time to write him a book as well. I’m torn between two titles, but…

  • TBT: Find Your Stop Sign

    We are all busy beyond measure in these modern times, I know. If it’s not the office demanding your attention, it’s the laundry, or…

  • Listen to Ben

    Okay, let’s be honest: Franklin did NOT follow his own advice. He was apt…

  • True Job Security

    My 20-year-old daughter, Hannah, is working in two internships this summer. These experiences are vital for exposing her to a variety…

  • Trust Yourself Less

    One of the most startling things we’re learning about the brain is…

  • TBT: Enduring to Endure

    I have to admit that it’s been fun, as my teenagers start to launch, talking to them about…

  • The Opposite of Influence is…

    Some people, and indeed some cultures, equate leadership with force, the ability to make others do anything. These people admire the strong personality of someone…

  • Leading a ScreenSmart Home

    All week we’ve looked at the power of screens in our lives; here are some guidelines. You’ll see more of these in…

  • TBT: Punish and Perish

    Some of the biggest mistakes we parents (and all leaders) make is our stubborn belief in punishment. “You deserve to be punished” is such a…

  • Above All, Be Brief

    There is one cardinal rule for public speaking: Leave ’em wanting more. This may frustrate a few folks, but it is…