I am in the process of interviewing students who applied for our Student Leadership Team. The application process is two fold: a written application and an interview. The written application is a compilation of 9 questions. The questions help give me insight into how these students think about leadership–which is …
wes Leadership is Tough
Leadership is tough. The constant battle that wages war between finding a groove and not being satisfied with where things are can take a toll over time. Comfort versus progress provide the background for an ongoing tension. That’s where vision and focus come into play. During seasons where comfort starts …
Leadership Mistakes: Moving Too Slow
I had a nickname in high school: Slow Motion. Care to guess where it came from? Well, it wasn’t my speed. It was my lack of it. I’m a big guy. Back then, I was just a tall guy, but I’ve never been quick. As a result, my lack of …
The Practice Field
Football. I grew up in a time before turf fields were readily accessible to small high schools. That meant two things: 1) our main field was grass and had to be watered to be maintained; and 2) we had a practice field. Now, our practice field was slightly more than …
Act Now or Wait?
I’m a terrible bargain hunter. What I mean is, if I find a bargain, regardless of a need, I try to convince myself (and my finance department) of my need for it. In those moments, I tend to live with an incredible sense of urgency, hoping to never miss the …