Sometimes being fully present with your family is the most important leadership move you can make. Last weekend, I took my daughters to see Hoppers. Popcorn. Movie theatre snacks. The usual debate over what’s “too much butter.” Honestly, it was one of those simple weekends that ends up meaning a lot more than you realize at the time. And somewhere between the previews and the drive home, I caught myself thinking about how easy it is for adults—especially leaders—to convince t

Strong leaders plan for summer pressure before it arrives. Good leaders are always planning ahead. By the time summer arrives, strong teams already know the plan. Our family summer calendar is booked solid. Trips. Family visits. Camps. BBQs. Work travel. Weekends away. Every single week between now and August already has a purpose. Not because we’re rigid. Because we’re intentional. A few days ago, a dear friend mentioned he and his partner were going to play it by ear this s

If it matters, plan it. In our house, intentional living isn’t a buzzword—it’s a practice. My wife and I plan nearly everything:- Family...