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HUSBAND, DAD, AND LEADER.

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Husbands – Dads – Leaders – MIT

Body Maintenance

Body Maintenance

Maintenance Vs. Repair Physical Training is Bodily discipline, something that should be a part of our daily life. It builds over time. It looks different in different seasons of life but it’s something that is always a part of our normal routine. How you steward your...

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Real Wellness

We all know well that wellness is a term that’s thrown around a lot right now. We hear about corporate wellness, personal wellness, and on and on. But at the end of what the heck is wellness? The easy answer is whatever the numbers tell you. Your cholesterol numbers,...

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Stress and Fitness

Stress. How Are You Coping with It?  Is it Killing You? Life and stress – they go hand in hand. You will experience lots of stress in your life. There is no getting around it. I believe that the degree to which you effectively manage and cope with the stressors in...

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Fitness and Your Future

It was the Spring of 2013. My wife was in the hospital for at least the fifth time. Some months earlier she had suffered a stroke for no apparent reason. 36 years old, relatively healthy, mother of four. The doctors were at a loss as to the exact reason, but all we...

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Center Stage

Center Stage

The Stage When is my chance on stage? When will people look to me for advice and consult? Heck, “Why won’t people listen to me?” Have you wondered any of these things? Imagine you are going to a major conference to hear from the experts in your industry. You arrive to...

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UNCOMMON Leaders Fail Fast

UNCOMMON Leaders Fail Fast

UNCOMMON leaders fail fast. Did you know that half of all tackles made in the NFL are by guys who have already fallen down? An ancient proverb says, “But the righteous falls seven times and rises again.” Oscar winning director Andrew Stanton who helped bring Toy Story...

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No Job Title No Problem

No Job Title No Problem

So it’s 2016, and you’re hoping to make this year’s resolution stick.  You know the one where you take better care of your body, or the one where you promise to make more time for your family.  Here’s the one that’s often overlooked- be a better leader.  Maybe this is...

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UNCOMMEN Model Integrity

UNCOMMEN Model Integrity

How much is your integrity worth? I've heard it said, "Life is caught more than taught." Ever since college I have caught a lot from Neal Gooch - often in random places. One time at a drive thru the woman at the window clearly undercharged us. I thought, "Bonus!" Neal...

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We’re Thankful for Role Models

I wasn’t fortunate enough to receive guidance and support from my father, but there are several men in my life who have acted as role models by sharing their time, wisdom and good attitude when I needed it most. Because of them, I am forever grateful for the example...

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