“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
categoryPersonal Development
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
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
Grateful for Dreamers—and Serendipitous Events That Shape Our Lives
How far can a dream take a person? For our son Jorge, a dream became his reality through
Simple Chores Set the Stage
My Dad—aka Chore Master Supreme®—always made it look easy. And I’m not talking about the actual chores he
Pursuing a Better Understanding of Happiness
After serving as the foundational document of the United State for nearly 250 years, are the truths of
Graduates Supporting Graduates, Maryvale to ASU
Historians tell us that the word “alumnus” goes back to the Latin verb “alere,” which means “bring up”
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
Glad To Be Here: Reflections from Fort Benning
This year as we gather for Thanksgiving, I find myself grateful for a moment of serendipity my family
Civics Class, Always In Session
You know what I call my 30-minute wait to vote this year? Civics Class, the Life Lab edition.
“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
Commencement 2022: How and Why, The Most Important Questions for Today’s Grads
Last time our heroes gathered, it was 2020. My oldest daughter Kamila was graduating from college, but all
Dr. King’s 1963 Call-To-Action in Kalamazoo
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has long inspired me with his leadership and commitment to principled action even
Always Time For New Beginnings
With the New Year upon us, I’m reminded of William Shakespeare’s line that “what’s past is prologue.” Yet
What does March 8 mean to you?
Since 1987, by an act of Congress, March has been designated as National Women’s History month, and today
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
Power down. Reboot with gratitude.
How many times have you found your computer or phone not working properly, then in a fit of
The Circumstances Still Call For Pomp | A Letter To My Daughter and All 2020 College Grads
Dear Kamila, With your final grades posted today, it’s official. You are a college graduate! As our oldest
On Tornadoes And Turkeys
This year, when my family and I sit down for Thanksgiving dinner—of the many things we have to
Failing Forward: Learning From Every Experience
Continuous improvement does not always mean continuous success. In fact, for every success there are also inevitable failures