“Quest-ing” For the Right Answers in a Disruptive and Exponentially Changing World
Last month, the SpartanNash Executive Leadership Team and I had the privilege of going “back to school” to
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With Gratitude for Leadership Mentors, Past and Present
This is the tale of two Jims, one I got to know by working with him and the
Open Theft, Closed Stores, Blocked Potential
It seems like every week, I’m coming across another news story about a business that is closing due
At the Biggest Game, a Big Day for Teachers
Coaches. Teachers. Mentors. We’re lucky for the great ones who enter our lives, sometimes unexpectedly but always at
Timely Takeaways: Learnings from 2023 to Carry Forward
It’s that time of year—taking stock of the past 12 months and taking steps to greet the new
Courage In The Moment: Adulting and Life Skills
This summer at SpartanNash we have more than 100 interns starting, and I can’t wait. New energy. Fresh
Leadership Mentor and Holiday Spirit Guide, Mr. Nigel Fezziwig
About 15 years ago, the CEO of the company where I was working hired a coach to work
ALL IN: Three Stories, One Conclusion
A Catholic saint, arctic explorer and corporate CEO walk into a conference center. Wait. Have you heard this
Two Words, Far-Reaching Implications
If the start of a great journey begins with a single step, the same can be said for
“Show Me One Example of a Wildly Successful Pessimist”
The quote above comes from Gary Rogers, legendary entrepreneur and CEO of the Dreyer’s Ice Cream company, where
Where is the story of where to help?
All eyes are on Ukraine right now. It’s impossible to look away. And yet, as the news churns
Family, faith and service continue to fuel Dr. King’s dream
This week, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would be turning 92 years old. Martin Luther King
Lessons Learned – From Winning And Losing
This past week my 32-year bondage with the LA Dodgers ended. Thankfully. In a 3-1 victory over the
On Our Nation’s Birthday, A 2020 Salute to Today’s Heroes
This week we will celebrate our nation’s birthday in an unusually suppressed fashion. Practically no parades, no gatherings
Economic Insight Based On The PB&J Theorem
As we look toward a post-COVID future, there has been a lot of talk about implications of this
Getting Back To Business Step By Step
As a business leader, it’s my job to assess the present and plan for the future. Long-term forecasting
Houston, We Have A Problem. And A Solution!
The holiday season is a time of joy, right? Imagine our surprise in late October when we started
On Van Rides, Team-Building And Organizational Success
Recently, a columnist for Authority Magazine, Carly Martinetti, interviewed me for a Q&A that appeared on Medium. The
Failing Forward: Learning From Every Experience
Continuous improvement does not always mean continuous success. In fact, for every success there are also inevitable failures
Hurricane Alley: An Unlikely Avenue for Bringing Out the Best
Borden Dairy has 13 plants and 91 branches. The vast majority are in southern and southeastern states and
Starting A New Borden Tradition: The Ring of Honor
At Borden Dairy, we’re working hard to embed People First values even deeper in our organization, and one
Customer Service, Airline Style
In a world with jumbo shrimp, exact estimates and constant variables, it makes perfect sense to see the
Around the Horn
Each day in our personal and professional lives, we find ourselves presented with opportunities and confronted by challenges.