Walking along a beach at night, I noticed the shells scattered in the sand. Each one had once been whole and distinct, yet over time the waves and friction had worn them down, shaping them into something simpler, smoother, and…
There’s a rhythm to horseback riding along the shoreline — the sound of hooves striking sand, the wind sweeping past, and the gentle sway of the animal beneath you. On the beach in Costa Rica with my wife Natalie, I…
Walking through an abandoned hotel in Costa Rica, perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean, it’s easy to feel a mix of awe and melancholy. The structure was ambitious — walls rising toward the sky, rooms with grand views, but…
Standing at the base of a waterfall in the remote wilderness of Oahu, you feel small. The water crashes down from a dizzying height, mist spraying your face, and the rope that leads to the top looks impossibly thin against…
High above the water, with the wind in your face and the world stretched out in every direction, you see things differently. Parasailing with my daughter was more than the thrill of being pulled behind a boat — it was…
This past winter, I did a fair bit of cross country skiing in our local area with friends. We were finally given a winter with lots of snow and it was great. Skiing with a friend brings a unique energy—each…
The curling rink is a world of precision and patience. You stand at the hack with the stone in your hand, knowing that one small adjustment in aim, speed, or rotation can change the outcome entirely. The ice in front…
There’s a moment before every big decision, whether in business, leadership, or life, when you’re standing on the edge, weighing the risks, feeling the cool rush of uncertainty. You can’t know exactly what the water will feel like until you’re…
There’s something both humbling and energizing about sitting at a table with a mountain of books in front of you, each one about to go into the hands of someone who will carry a part of your message into their…
Riding Together: The Power of Trust in Leadership On a recent conference trip and mini vacation to Costa Rica, my wife Natalie and I had the opportunity to rent some horses. As we galloped along the beach and through the…
Creativity drives innovation—both in music and leadership. Effective leadership requires a blend of creativity and strategy. To create something memorable, you need to break free from the ordinary, experiment with new ideas, and explore uncharted territories. Whether putting together a…
I had a chance to go mountain biking with a client I’d met a number of years ago. When I was back in Vancouver speaking at another conference, he took me to the trails on the North Shore ofVancouver, which…
