What’s Your Natural Leadership Style?
War for Talent
On Valentine's Day 2000, my new bride dropped me off at the United States Army Ranger School. I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous as we drove past the entrance sign that said "NOT FOR THE WEAK OR FAINTHEARTED." Sixty-two days later I was a proud graduate of...
Intentional
Last night was a very special night. Louci and I attended the annual Father-Daughter Purity Ball in Paulding County. It was a wonderful time of games, dancing, dinner and commitment. A few weeks ago I told Louci that I wanted to give her a promise ring this year at...
Risk Taking
"Courage is not the lack of fear. It is acting in spite of it." ~ Mark Twain This past week I flew out to Little Rock, AR for the grand opening of Otter Creek Chick-fil-A. I am the operator coach for one of CFA's newest operators. On the flight out, I hit it off...
Leaving the Herd
A few weeks ago I was driving through the pasture and I noticed one of my cows off by herself. If she was nine months pregnant, I would assume she was about to have her calf. However, I knew she wasn't pregnant so I began to wonder why she was alone. I started...
Self-Discipline
According to the dictionary, self-discipline is the ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weakness; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptation to abandon it. The older I get, the more difficult it is to get out of bed in the...
X Factor
This past week I met with a close friend for lunch at one of my favorite restaurants. Our conversation involved a lot of catching up, but toward the end of the conversation he looked at me and said; "One of the reasons I wanted to meet with you is because of your...
Mentor, Counselor, and Coach
As a business owner with over 80 team members, I find myself wearing many hats. Three of the hats I wear are that of a mentor, counselor, and coach. I consider it a great privilege to have influence in the lives of others and help them navigate life's journey....
Truth or Lie
A few days ago I bought the Karate Kid trilogy on Amazon and was so excited when it arrived Friday afternoon. That night, our family had a movie marathon and stayed up past midnight watching all three. The last time I watched Karate Kid, I too was a kid and I don't...
Farm Team
This summer I received visits from two former team members, Trey Grindley, a Cadet at the United States Military Academy and Daniel LeMay, a Midshipman at the United States Naval Academy. I am proud to have been a part of the leadership journey of both of these young...
Chasing Rabbits
The past two days I have literally been chasing a rabbit. Saturday morning I noticed a rabbit in the yard and I soon discovered it was Ellesie's favorite, Princess. Doing whatever it took to catch this rabbit was the only option, but this is not what I woke up...