Musings at Altitude

Otherwise brilliant people sometimes make really bizarre decisions.  That happened last night when the head coach of New England decided to go for it on a 4th and 2 with just over 2 minutes left instead of punting the ball away.  In punting, he would have stretched the field for the Colts and made them […]

It’s beautifully white outside now, the result of our latest pre-winter precipitation.  Everything looks so pure, so untouched, so as it’s supposed to be in November – especially in Colorado.  Since it’s Sunday and we’re bunkered down in the house, I’ve been listening to my favorite worship songs, those with very special words and wonderful meanings.  Right […]

Over the last few weeks, I’ve had several very good friends drop me a line, give me a call, meet me at Starbucks, etc, and many of them were out of work, looking for work, seeking an ear, needing to talk, asking for prayer, etc.  Regardless of the situation, my heart went out to each […]

I’ve spoken to several innovators over the last couple of weeks (aren’t we all in some ways, innovators?), and each has talked about the things they have had to overcome because of bureaucracy to get their innovative ideas and concepts out in the open and legitimately assessed and implemented by those who could gain most from […]

I’ve done a quick 12 hour and 23 minute survey, starting at the lounge area of the restaraunt I was in near Capitol Hill last night, through dinner, while checking in at the hotel, while checking out at the hotel this morning, through security at Dulles Airport, and now in the Red Carpet Club.  After […]

The plane today was packed…a 767 with no empty seats going from Denver to Dulles.  Because of my “high mileage flyer” status, I was able to board first and then watch as everyone else herded their way onto the plane.  We were on a 2-3-2 configuration, so thankfully, most of the seats were either aisles […]

Many of you may have seen the movie or heard of the concept, “pay it forward”, but just for a refresher, it’s returning a kindness provided to you through providing a kindness to someone else. Imagine what it would be like in business (and in life) if one of our management objectives was to pay […]

I had the fortunate opportunity to join a good friend and also a former Air Force officer at the Air Force – Army game today.  We had very good end zone seats, 14 rows up, with a great view of the entire field as well as direct line of sight to that end zone location […]

Some are really good at meticulously taking the steps that lead to a designed destination. Others are anxious beyond belief, and every step that’s required is one additional step that prevents you from being at the destination. I’m an origination and destination guy that is best suited for one giant leap that gets you from […]

It’s hard to argue that our ultimate purpose as leaders is to serve. And our ultimate quest is defined in Matthew 25:21, to have the Master say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” But what does it take to hear those words? It takes understanding. It takes obedience. It takes commitment. It takes love. It […]