Leadership

In "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership," John Maxwell describes the Management Myth: The Management Myth – that leading and managing are the same. Leadership is about influencing people to follow, while management focuses on maintaining systems and processes. Managers can maintain direction; to move people you need influence. In "7 Habits of Highly Effective People," … Continue reading Leadership

The Strength of the Wolf

"As the creeper that girdles the tree trunk, the law runneth forward and back; For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack." -Rudyard Kipling How are you contributing to your pack and their shared mission, vision, and values today?

Featured Roaster

Best way to start a morning meeting on a cold day in Syracuse: Cafe Kubal! 6 locations in and around Syracuse, NY. Some of the best coffee you can find: http://www.cafekubal.com/

Winning

Read "Two Kinds of Winning" from one of our favorites: Seth Godin! http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2016/12/two-kinds-of-winning.html Spoiler Alert: It's short and sweet!

The Road Not Taken

A classic by Robert Frost! If it's been a while since you've taken this is, enjoy: The Road Not Taken Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the … Continue reading The Road Not Taken

The Blue Barnette

For amazing, handcrafted rustic home decor, check out The Blue Barnette: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thebluebarnette https://www.facebook.com/thebluebarnette/ bbpaintstudio.com/ Abby Barnett has done custom pieces for us before, and has become a tradition in our Christmas gift-giving!

Thanksgiving

A lot to be thankful for this year, especially: My wife and I starting new jobs, both of which we enjoy doing everyday! Our good health. My father coming out of a serious car accident with minor scratches. Our daughter growing into a smart, independent little girl, learning all the time. Our growing relationship. My … Continue reading Thanksgiving