Stories

Category: Family

Monday Miles & Leadership — The Standard Is the Standard

There’s a difference between expecting perfection and holding a standard. A lesson from my son, a football coach, my faith, and a messy bedroom helped me understand how standards can drive growth without allowing expectations to define the outcome.

Monday Miles & Leadership — Builders and Wreckers

Leadership isn’t just about setting direction or delegating the work. It’s about knowing when to step back, when to step in, and choosing to build people, teams, and communities rather than tear them down.

Monday Miles & Leadership — Level Set

There are some posts that are easier to write after you’ve figured everything out.This isn’t one of them.The Detroit Free Press Marathon is getting […]

Built For the Long Run Album

Normally on Mondays I share a Monday Miles & Leadership post. This week, I was a little quiet… and for good reason. For the past several […]

Monday Miles & Leadership – Seasons

Running has taught me that not every mile serves the same purpose. Some miles build speed.Some build endurance.And some are simply recovery miles. Life […]

Monday Miles & Leadership – Be the Thermostat

There are two kinds of people in every organization, team, and family. Thermometers.And thermostats. A thermometer reflects the temperature around it. If things are […]