Leading Through Adversity: How Clarity Creates Confidence When Everything’s Against You
This past Saturday, I watched my son face one of the toughest games of his high school basketball season. Not just because of the opponent, but because of the forces working against his team. Here in Nevada, private schools face an uphill battle. We’re automatically labeled as “recruiting schools” without any unbiased review. Our school […]
When Values Collide: The Unstoppable Leader’s Guide to Navigating Misalignment
Happy Tuesday, This week, I want to talk about what it really means to be unstoppable. Not the Instagram version with the perfect morning routine and color-coded planner. The real version. For me, unstoppable looks like focused days built around my top four goals—usually 2-3 business objectives and 1-2 personal ones. It means carving out […]
When a Podcast Connection Becomes a Life-Changing Partnership
What a week. Monday started with two incredible conversations with amazing people who will be leading the charge for Missing Link Network in Virginia. Then a powerful coaching call with a client where we strategically mapped out how to lead their team to higher performance through authentic leadership. And then… I got on a plane […]
This Week’s Powerhouse: Climbing the Right Mountain
Hi Unstoppable Achievers, Last Wednesday was one of those days that ended up being exactly what I needed, even though I didn’t realize it until I was in the middle of it. I joined my friend Mary Meyer on her podcast “Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy,” and she asked me to lead listeners through goal setting […]
Intention Over Ambition: Why 2026 Needs to Be Different
Happy First Week of 2026! I have to tell you about two conversations that happened this week that completely reinforced why I’m making intentionmy word for 2026. The first? A “get to know you” call with someone from a paid group I’m in. I hopped on excited to learn about this person, make a genuine […]
The Playbook for Leadership: Why Meanness Should Never Be a Strategy
This past weekend, we wrapped up another basketball season. It should have been about teamwork, sportsmanship, and growth. Instead, we faced a team notorious for playing dirty—not just physically, but in spirit. Last year, when we played them, one of our varsity girls was hit so hard she landed on her head, suffering a severe […]
The Visionary Leader’s Playbook for 2025
As we step into the third week of 2025, every leader—whether on the basketball court or in the boardroom—needs a solid playbook. This isn’t just a metaphor; it’s a strategy. A well-crafted playbook outlines your goals, the steps to achieve them, and how to adapt when things don’t go as planned. Let’s explore how you […]
Read This If You Want More Business: Communication is the Key to Being a Badass, Unstoppable Success
Imagine this: you’ve been in a six-month conversation with a business partner, hashing out every detail about software implementation, working through the logistics, and aligning your company’s vision. Then, two days before the deal closes, BAM—your partner casually drops in their fee like it’s no big deal. Surprise! Except it is a big deal. Nobody […]
From Vision to Execution: Building a Plan That Sticks
The scoreboard read 77–59. Not in our favor. But sometimes, the most powerful lessons in leadership aren’t found in the thrill of victory – they’re uncovered in moments of challenge, when you’re pushed beyond your comfort zone, staring down opponents who seem to have every advantage. Last Thursday, I saw this play out firsthand as […]
Think Bigger: Why Your 2025 Vision Needs a Major Upgrade
Last week, I had the opportunity to watch my son’s basketball team as they headed out to play two teams in West Wendover, a town near Nevada’s eastern border with Utah and the iconic Bonneville Salt Flats. For a little context, Nevada is a massive state, and no, Reno and Vegas are not neighbors! As the bus […]