The Rupert Group recently expanded by one. No, not another consultant, a Long Coat German Shepherd names Uschi. Uschi means “little she-bear” in German, and the name befits her. She is a smart, sweet dog, and (most people) who come into contact with her are smitten by her. When you acquire a new dog, training [...]
This past summer, my wife and I attended a concert by the band Lifehouse. It was a great show from a music and entertainment perspective. Lead singer Jason Wade is an iconic band lead, standing front and center, guitar slung low and belting out lyrics that evoke emotion, feeling, and presence. As the songs progressed, [...]
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a story that has lasted generations. First a children’s novel written by Frank Baum written in 1900 and then adapted into movies, and stage productions, it is a lasting story with many messages and life metaphors. Recently I had the privilege of hearing an executive address a group of [...]
As a leader, we are always defining and refining our legacy. Around middle age, people really begin to focus on this aspect of their career and relationships. As an exercise, we usually tell people to imagine what their eulogy would be at their funeral service. What would others say about you from a professional and [...]
In a coaching meeting today, a client spoke about technology in a negative way. She expressed that “technology depersonalizes everything”. I took this initially as a pretty sweeping condemnation of everything technical, and at first, I agreed with her (to a point). I agree that when I get “handled” by a computer aided automated attendant, [...]
I recently purchased a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. Call it a mid-life crisis car if you wish (the timing is certainly right), but it is a fun car to drive, especially in the mild North Carolina fall and spring. I noticed something the day I brought it home from the dealership: people with other Jeeps wave [...]
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