Practice When It Doesn’t Matter

If I haven’t interviewed for a new job in many years, best to apply to some jobs I’m not really interested in. Get some practice answering questions by phone and in person. Spend time refining my responses and fine-tuning the questions I’ll ask during the interview. Gain clarity regarding my Continue reading “Practice When It Doesn’t Matter”

The Value of Constant Preparation

I met another musician at a wedding several years ago who shared a perspective that has been formative for me not just as a musician but also as a leader, a father, and a friend.

He said once you’ve taken your place on stage with instrument or Continue reading “The Value of Constant Preparation”

Focus on the 90

Volunteering at one of the Lighten Up Boulder events. Standing on the corner of a busy intersection during rush hour. Giving away free bike and pedestrian lights to anyone passing by, no strings attached! Just free lights to promote safety.

30% of the people who stopped came right up and asked what was going on. Continue reading “Focus on the 90”

Coaching

Part of being a leader is being a coach. I struggle with this. While I’m willing to take responsibility for the results of my own actions, I second-guess or question how my perspective is valuable to another person. I’m coming to realize this perspective is incorrect. Coaching is not about giving advice or influencing; it’s really about helping another person move forward toward their best selves. Continue reading “Coaching”

Pay Attention

I live in Boulder, Colorado and I love to run on the open space trails. Having done so for the past 19 years, I thought I knew every major trail, minor trail, and connector link in the system. I was wrong.

This summer I had the pleasure of participating in the Walk2Connect Boulder Walk 360 walking tour around Boulder. I completed one leg Continue reading “Pay Attention”