The simple reality for most professionals is they spend more time at work then at home with family. You’ve probably heard that statement a time or two, or you’ve probably thought the same thing. Working diligently isn’t a bad thing, but spending time away from family and friends day in and day out can haveRead more
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There is nothing quite as special as having a child. If you’re a parent, then you know what I’m talking about: that feeling you get the first time you hold your newborn baby and look into their eyes is unlike anything else you could ever experience. Trust me, I have three kids! You prepare yourselfRead more
Remember back in 2014 when CVS made the decision to stop selling tobacco in their stores? CEO Larry Merlo was willing to leave billions of dollars in revenue on the table because the sale of tobacco products was inconsistent with the company’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health. Today we hear soRead more
It was inspiring to see Murad Al-Katib, CEO of AGT Food, named Ernst & Young’s 2017 World Entrepreneur of the Year. Al-Katib, a master of supply-chain innovation, was recognized not only for building one of the world’s largest vertically integrated agricultural supply chains, but also for his heroic humanitarian efforts to feed Syrian refugees. Al-Katib’s story is particularlyRead more
I was humbled to have the opportunity to speak with Jeff Haden from Inc. Magazine about Medix’s double bottom line: Profit and Purpose! “As the leader of a company, your job is to build that company — increasing revenue, increasing profits, and increasing overall value. And your employees certainly understand that, but still: ARead more
I’ve always recognized that I am not perfect, nor will I ever be. But in the past several years, I have noticed something exciting. I’m progressing toward the best version of myself. How have I been progressing? I have a secret, and it’s simpler than you may think. In every self-help book or advice column,Read more
Growing up in Appleton, Wisconsin, I never felt out of place, even though I was the only one of my friends with immigrant parents. As most friends would, they never made me feel weird or uncomfortable about my differences and were always patient and supportive of me and my family. Truthfully, I couldn’t have askedRead more
As a youth football coach, not only do I get to teach kids about the fundamentals of football, but I am given the opportunity to inspire each child to be a better individual, on and off the field. It sounds like a dream come true, and it is. I love surrounding myself with such aRead more
Dear Reader: I strive to find purpose everywhere, and truth be told, some days are easier than others. In fact, it took me an entire lifetime to reach the point where I could identify purpose as the true source of every single success I’ve experienced, both personally and professionally. I’m so inspired by purpose, IRead more