Ray Edwards is back again for our regular follow-up podcast. When I have the pleasure of interviewing a guest, I always have them back and let them ask me any three questions they choose. Ray has some great questions, including one I have never heard before. What do you carry in your pocket every day?…

Author and speaker Ray Edwards joins me to dive into the true meaning of prosperity and why you should want to do it. Helping others find the freedom to prosper is something near and dear to Ray. It started as an event in 2015. In 2021, Ray channeled it into a new book. Our ability…

At my desk, I keep five note cards. Each card has a saying or quote I want to be reminded of. With a new year, I replace two to three of the cards with new cards. When I select a new quote, it is geared toward something I want to remind myself of or an…

When you are a guest on a podcast, the best way to connect with listeners is to tell stories. The same is true when you are on stage or, perhaps, with a group of people. But how do you know if you should tell a story? Here are the 4 Ps I use to know…

In this special episode, renowned author Rick Bass joins me to explore the current challenges facing wild places in our nation, especially the Yaak Valley in Montana. Not surprisingly, these challenges are also present in our own social climate. As with many challenges currently facing our nation, our community, our connection, and shared history hold…

As a former park ranger, the Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World was the perfect place to stay. Based on Yellowstone’s Old Faithful Inn, Wilderness Lodge looks, feels, and smells like a historic National Park lodge. Many cast members are even in custom resembling park rangers complete with the iconic flat hat. During my stay…

Sometimes the wisdom we need to hear is found in conversations we’ve already had. In my last episode, Jeff Brown and I shared our book recommendations. One author mentioned was Rick Bass. I had the pleasure of interviewing Rick in 2016 for The Park Leader’s Podcast. Although that conversation was through the lens of parks…

The adage ‘Leaders are Readers’ is something I have seen proven time and again. Jeff Brown, host of the Read to Lead podcast, and I give you a little peek into the role that books play in our day to day lives. There are four categories that I benefit from diving into whenever I can.…

As is our tradition when we have guests on, Andy Storch is back with me with three questions, which I have no prior knowledge of: What are your favorite and least favorite aspects of running my business? I am a people person and that heavily influences my answer to this question. What is your favorite national…

 If there is anything 2020 has taught us, it is the importance of connection. Whether in personal relationships or professional endeavors, investing in connecting with people should be a top priority. Andy Storch, a podcaster, new author, and fabulous trainer just released his first book and we are unpacking the importance of investing in…