In my most recent Reader Survey, I asked the question: "What is the biggest challenge you are facing right now?" I then gave some options for answers - things like Not Enough Inspiration, Not Enough Skills, and Not Enough Money. By far, Not Enough Time was the one that got the most responses. It's not totally surprising as we all want to do more and get more done. At the end of the day, however, there are still only 24 hours in a day, 168 hours in a week, and 8,760 hours in a year. So, rather than focusing on...
Five Leadership Lessons from a Stay At Home Mom
My wife, Consuela, has one of the toughest jobs I know. Previous to her current career, she held positions like Events Coordinator for the Chamber of Commerce and Director of Volunteer Activities at an organization that assisted our aging population. These positions required her to lead teams of volunteers, manage a budget, coordinate resources, etc. But, all of those jobs pale in comparison to what she currently does. You see, my wife is a stay-at-home-mom or SAHM. She is approaching her 7th anniversary in this career and works much harder than I do or have. We agreed many years ago that...
Being A Dad Is…
Today is Father's Day. Yep, that's my good deed for today. In case you forgot, today is Father's Day. Father's Day is a very special day for me. I wrote about my own father back on Memorial Day. But, today, is a day that I really look forward to. Being a father is one of the greatest joys of my life. I have 3 children - ages 6, 4, and 2 - and they each impact my life in unique ways. Besides my wife and God, they are the reason that I work as hard as I do. Even at their...