During last year’s Summer Olympics, I heard Dr. Rob Gilbert from the Success Hotline talk about Scott Hamilton. Scott is one of the most decorated US Olympic Figure Skaters in history. Dr. Gilbert shared that when Scott came to speak at Montclair State University in New Jersey, he talked about how he probably fell…
I enjoyed my time on the ELB podcast with Jon Konen from Montana. Jon is a great educational leader who has served in several different roles in Montana. He has been a Principal, athletic director, Superintendent, and now Curriculum Director. You can view the full episode here: Jon spoke a lot about building relationships.…
During the summer of 2024, we spent a few wonderful days at Carolina Beach in Wilmington, North Carolina. Incredible waves, wonderful people, and just a thoroughly relaxing time. One evening, we went out for outdoor seafood, and there was a setup for what we thought was a DJ. We were there for about 30 to…
We started visiting colleges with my oldest daughter. I went to Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina, many years ago, and I’ve always loved the Carolinas. My daughter is interested in heading south, so we did a tour from Western North Carolina to Wilmington Beach. One of our stops was High Point University in High…
Every once in a while, you watch that movie or read that book that changes your life. It sparks a flame and burns a passion or curiosity you’ve been waiting for. My daughters were away with my wife, and my son had been asking to watch Green Book. He had heard about it at school,…
I wear orthotics. When I refereed college basketball throughout the 2000s and 2010s, I had custom-made orthotics that really helped protect my feet and joints. Since I’ve started wearing them, I can’t go back. I don’t wear the custom maids anymore, but I’ve tried some different, less expensive brands, and they’re doing just fine. …
Connect Evolve Notice Thank Energize Reward I had an amazing time presenting at the Model Schools conference in Orlando, Florida in the summer of 2024. What an incredible event of learning, inspiration, and educators coming together to grow. It was tremendously well run and a super successful event. I also enjoyed hearing the…
In April of 2024, the NCAA wrapped up both men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments. The NCAA tournament is such an exciting event filled with school pride, excitement, twists and turns, and eventually a champion. Well, many people get caught up in the hoopla of the teams and upsets and things like that, I tend…
I just finished listening to The Team by Paul Babcock on Audible, which was read by Paul himself. You don’t have to be a baseball fan to fall in love with this book, and Paul’s story. It is the all American hard-working story of triumph and victory through failure and struggle. I’ll anxiously await a…
