Maxwell Leadership

At a Maxwell Leadership conference, I had the privilege of hearing Angela Ahrendts speak. Angela, who served as Apple’s Senior Vice President of Retail from 2014 to 2019 and as CEO of Burberry from 2006 to 2014, was talking about her leadership journey. She said that the best advice she ever received was from her dad, who told her, “You...

Two years ago yesterday, my son and I were in a car accident that changed our lives.  Another driver failed to stop at a stop sign, and in that moment, everything shifted. My son thankfully recovered from his concussion within two months, but my own recovery was far more challenging. Over the next 22 months, I wore a C-collar for...

“Ancestral math” shows twelve generations, 4,094 of your ancestors, came together from all over the world to create you… Your life isn’t the result of luck, chance or coincidence. Your life has purpose. It has value and meaning.  Regardless of your roots, your resources, or your lack thereof, there are simple and powerful steps you can take today to redesign...

I remember my mentor, John C. Maxwell, sharing a story many years ago that left a lasting impression on me. John was in the office foyer chatting with some staff on break, and one of the senior leaders of the organization passed them without saying hello to any of them. Everyone was shocked, and John followed him to the office...

In 2011, a New Orleans neighborhood was forever changed by the work of artist, designer, and urban planner Candy Chang. Grieving the loss of someone dear to her, Chang contemplated the meaning of life and what truly mattered. She decided to invite others to join her in reflection, and the result was a living work of art. Chang transformed an...