Spring is an exciting time, isn’t it? A time of rebirth and renewal, it’s the season when birdsong fills the air around Dogwood Farm, and a warm sun coaxes new buds and blossoms from bare branches. It’s a time of growth and new possibilities—for nature, yes, but also...
I’ll be the first to tell you that leading others is no easy task. It requires a unique set of skills, characteristics, and habits that separate great leaders from the rest. Visionary thinking, empathy and compassion, resilience in the face of adversity, and effective...
Growing up as a boy on the dirt roads of Georgia, I was surrounded by the colorful characters of this place—my grandma with her warm biscuits and tales of old, the friendly faces at the gas station who could talk your ear off given a chance, and the never-ending...
Each spring, I take time to look around the farm and see how things are starting to come back to life. Some things will have died off completely and need to be replanted, while others will have gone dormant during the winter months, but will be ready to bud again as...
I have always said, leadership is about more than position or title; it's about guiding and inspiring others towards a common goal. It takes work and self-awareness to do this well. We cannot become authentic, effective leaders without acknowledging the significant...
Good leadership is something we talk about a lot around here. It’s the compass that guides how I interact with everyone I meet. I put a lot of value in good leadership because I’ve seen what it can truly accomplish when put into play. Truth be told, I have been at...
What is the Meaning of Life? People have pondered “the meaning of life” since life itself began. Even after all of these years, “why?” is still many people’s favorite question. “Why is this happening to me?” “Why am I stuck in this place?” “Why does this lead to...
“Real leadership emerges over time as an expression of who you are and what you do every day. More than anything, it takes shape as a result of everyday practice.” -excerpt from Real Leadership What does your everyday routine look like? If I guessed, I would expect it...
Motivation looks, talks, and walks like a hundred million different things. What gets me going in the morning may not be anywhere close to what pulls you out of bed. Despite what different things move each of us, there is a common thread that connects us all; a desire...
First things first, I need you to understand that every great leader since the inception of time has doubted themselves, and they have all made big, fat, ugly mistakes. Moses got his folks lost for 40 years. It happens, people! History is riddled with examples of...
When you transition from team member to leader, your role will be less about completing daily tasks…
Life isn’t fair. If you think you will always have the same raises, bonuses and opportunities as your peers, prepare to be disappointed. That’s life. As a leader, you will sometimes have to make personal sacrifices for the good of your organization. That’s life....
