Resources
Blog Posts
In this blog series, I pose questions to challenge old ways of thinking and provide stories to give you a broader view of your life and career. I share what informs and inspires me as a way to help elevate your perspective as you move toward the life you’ve imagined. 
How a Simple Thank You Can Build Stronger Teams
Gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful tools a leader can use. Discover how a small act of appreciation, a simple “thank you,” can strengthen trust, boost morale, and build stronger teams.
Harvesting the Small Moments That Shape Us
This story from my hometown church celebrates the quiet power of community, mentorship, and showing up for one another, the same lessons that shape how we lead and grow today.
Leading with Joy: How Great Leaders Inspire Meaning at Work
Leading with joy helps people feel valued, motivated, and connected. Learn how great leaders inspire meaning at work and build stronger organizations.
Finding Joy in Your Work
"Always remember you matter, you’re important and you are loved, and you bring to this world things no one else can." -Charlie Mackesy This quote sums up what it feels like to find the joy in your work, something every business owner or creative professional needs to...
Letting Go to Move Forward: Insights from an Omaha Business Coach
Fluent I would like to live Like a river flows, Carried away by the surprise Of its own unfolding. -John O'Donohue As an executive coach in Omaha, I often reflect on the metaphors that nature gives us, and few are as powerful as the river. Waterways like rivers,...
Giant Ball of Chaos
Every year I carefully put away my holiday lights to make next year’s tree decorating experience less frustrating. I’m convinced naughty elves invade my decorations, probably during the summer when I least expect them, taking my carefully wrapped strands and rolling...
Building a Brand with Heart: Leadership Lessons from Drawings by Trent
“Through Trent’s unmistakable art, we want to encourage families, educate communities, and inspire everyone. We also want to give Trent an outlet for his talent, a voice in the world, and a brighter future.” -Trent's Dad & Mom Confession: I get easily distracted...
How to Prepare for Short Staffing
I grew up in Minnesota where almost every town, big or small, has some sort of hockey rink. One thing that makes hockey unique is the Power Play. This happens when a player commits a penalty and has to sit out of the game for 2-5 minutes depending on the severity of...
Finding Your Joy
Have you experienced something incredible, maybe even life-changing? Maybe it was a huge “Aha” moment. Or a delightful experience that gave you a new perspective. But when you try to share that experience with someone else, they don’t see what you did. It’s not as...