BUILT FOR THE LONG RUN

Stories

Lessons about leadership, endurance, faith, family, and growth—gathered one mile and one honest story at a time.

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Stories worth carrying forward.

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The weekly series

Monday Miles & Leadership

Lessons about leadership, endurance, and growth—found one mile at a time.

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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.

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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.

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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 […]

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Beyond the Monday miles

Reflections & Stories

Standalone thoughts on faith, family, career, music, purpose, and a life built for the long run.

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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 […]

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