I am constantly amazed at my kids’ wisdom. They have spoken some incredible truths into my life as we lived through both great and trying times together. During a particularly difficult time for us all, my son Ike, was getting stuck in the middle of a bunch of people (some... read more →
Oct
05
Sep
27
People sometimes ask me how I figure out things that I know nothing about. Part of it is my training, part of it is experience, and part of it is the magical make-up of how I am created (which can be super crazy to be sometimes). There are a couple... read more →
Sep
21
I have trouble explaining what is going on in my head sometimes, and frankly, I can really frustrate people with my verbal picture painting on the way to a cohesive thought. I love the process of blabbing, editing out loud, erasing the white board, getting loud, being passionate, and then... read more →
Sep
19
I have learned that the few genius things that I say are usually the result of crockpot thinking. You know, you just put all the stuff in a slow cooking pot and go on with your day. In the beginning it is just stuff in a pot but as the... read more →
Sep
14
I am the Emperor of the Universe. It is not up for debate. I have been knighted as the Supreme Ruler of El Saucilo, but that is nothing compared to being the Emperor of the Universe. I am not kidding. I have awards, thank you cards, and legions who call... read more →
Sep
09
My professional and personal life has been tremendously impacted by a story I read where the Israelites had a conversation God about what they needed. “We need a king” they said. “You have me, why do you need a king? I guide you, protect you, and give you what you... read more →
Sep
06
“What do you need?” has to be one of the most powerful questions that I have ever learned to ask. I have seen it transform businesses, leaders, and employees when it is asked. I have watched it change the culture of... read more →
Aug
31
Posts should always have great, catchy, relevant titles. It might not be catchy but it's relevant. Different.ly goes public today. Today we take what we have been doing for years by referrals and reach out to the world. Thanks for joining us on the beginning of this public facing journey.... read more →
Aug
31
So I met a guy named Mike at the park this weekend. We were walking our dogs. Conversation rolled from common dog loving, to where we lived and, as expected, to what we do. Mike is a regional sales representative for a major health and wellness supplier. He asked what... read more →
Aug
31
I finally decided to follow the advice and the thrive of what I do best. I put my words out there and said, "Okay. We will make it real.. well.. it is real... but we will do this... what I do... what we do... uhh..." suddenly realizing that I don't... read more →
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