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12/06/2026

📘🍎 Spending the evening with Becoming Steve Jobs by Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli while celebrating 🇨🇦⚽ Canada earning its first-ever World Cup point! What a combo. 🙌

I’ve read more Steve Jobs biographies than I can count (okay, maybe seven 😄), but this one stands out. Instead of focusing solely on the legend, it explores the growth, maturity and evolution of the man behind the myth.

What I love most is the reminder that greatness isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you become. Through failures, setbacks, mentors, mistakes, and a relentless commitment to learning. 💡📖

Wonderful book. Wonderful match. A great reminder that progress – whether in business, leadership, technology or soccer – is worth celebrating. 🚀⚽📚

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11/06/2026

📚✨ What if the secret to becoming a more influential leader wasn’t found in a textbook… but in a story?

I’m excited to share my latest book, The Greatest Leader in the World.

📖 Available: https://amzn.to/4dZQcCs

Inspired by the timeless storytelling style of Og Mandino, this book uses powerful parables to reveal the principles that help ordinary people create extraordinary influence. 🌟

The greatest leaders don’t command respect – they earn it.
They don’t focus on authority – they focus on service.
And they understand that people rarely remember what you say, but they never forget how you make them feel.

Whether you’re a teacher, business owner, coach, parent, entrepreneur or anyone seeking to make a greater impact, these stories will challenge, encourage and inspire you to lead with purpose.

Sometimes the most profound lessons come wrapped in the simplest stories. 📖❤️

If you’re ready to strengthen your influence, elevate your leadership and leave a positive mark on others, The Greatest Leader in the World is for you.

Who has been the most influential leader in your life? 👇

11/06/2026

Many thanks to all of the wonderful people at for inviting me to speak at your annual conference. I love celebrating the forgotten heroes - our . It’s very simple: reach out to your principal or your child’s principal and say thanks. All they typically hear is criticism, budget cuts, raise test scores and a million other things that erode their passion. To all school principals, I say “thank you for your service.” 😉👍🙏

05/06/2026

📘✨ Just finished Theo of Golden by Allen Levi (recommended by my buddies Ruben Gonzalez and Pat Quinn) – and what a beautiful surprise. ❤️

Some books entertain. Some books inspire. And some quietly remind you what really matters. This is one of those books.

Allen has a gift for creating characters who feel real and stories that linger long after you’ve turned the final page. Theo of Golden is filled with wisdom, grace, friendship and the kind of life lessons that sneak up on you when you’re least expecting them. 🌟📖

In a world that often moves too fast, this book invites you to slow down, pay attention and appreciate the people and moments that truly matter.

Highly recommend this one for a weekend read.

Get it at: https://amzn.to/4fukMVT☕📚

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04/06/2026

😊💪Tired of negativity? Need to hear something to lift you up?

🎧 Give a listen to Misfits & Crackpots - Short, Inspiring Stories for Busy People:
https://rss.com/podcasts/misfits-and-crackpots/2885917

😁 This week’s episode:🎙️ Sometimes Impact Matters More than Profit – The Million-Dollar Mistake 🎤🌏

He never set out to change the world.

He was a working musician – talented enough to earn a living, but not famous enough to fill arenas. Then one simple request changed everything. A customer wanted to sing, but there was no band available to accompany him. So he improvised a solution. It wasn’t elegant. It wasn’t revolutionary. It was simply practical. Yet hidden inside that ordinary moment was an idea that would eventually spread across the globe. 🎶

What fascinated him wasn’t the technology – it was the reaction. People weren’t looking for perfection. They weren’t trying to become stars. They wanted something far more human: a chance to participate. To laugh. To connect. To step into the spotlight, even if only for a few minutes. So he built a simple machine that gave ordinary people permission to perform. 🎭✨

The idea exploded. Businesses made fortunes. Entire industries emerged. Millions of people embraced the experience. Yet while others capitalized on the concept, the inventor himself earned almost nothing from it. He never protected the idea. Never built an empire. Never became wealthy. And surprisingly, he rarely expressed regret. 🌍

🎧 Tune in and discover why some of the most meaningful legacies aren’t measured by the money they generate – but by the joy, connection and memories they create for others.

📖 Love the stories? Grab the book “Misfits and Crackpots” on Amazon and dive even deeper into these extraordinary lives! 🛒✨
https://amzn.to/3RCFhWq

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04/06/2026

🎤 What if the reason your audience isn’t taking action has nothing to do with your expertise…

…and everything to do with how you’re telling the story? 🤔

Had a wonderful conversation with Holly Porter on Retreat RNR about one of my favorite topics:

📖 How to create presentations that people don’t just hear…
They remember.

Whether you’re leading a retreat, speaking on a stage, hosting a workshop, coaching clients or simply trying to communicate more effectively, this conversation is packed with practical strategies you can use immediately. 🚀

We explored:
✨ The 5 C’s Framework for presentations that connect and convert
🎯 Why clarity is the secret weapon most speakers overlook
❤️ How to create genuine connection with any audience
📚 Why stories are remembered long after facts are forgotten
📣 How to craft a call to action people actually follow
🔥 The emotional closing techniques that inspire real change

One of the biggest mistakes speakers make?

They try to impress people.

The best communicators do something different.

👉 They make people feel understood.

Because when people feel seen, heard and understood, they lean in.

And when they lean in, transformation becomes possible. 🌟

Huge thanks to Holly for creating such a thoughtful conversation around communication, leadership, retreats and impact. 🙌💙

🎥 Watch the episode:
https://youtu.be/c6WXoeeLldk?si=02uv5gJz3vyVuqhd

👇 Question for you:

What’s one presentation or speaker you’ll never forget – and why? 🎤✨

03/06/2026

🚨 What if the reason your message isn't landing has nothing to do with your expertise...
..and everything to do with your ability to connect? 🤔

Had an amazing conversation with Vic Moser on Make It Ambitious 🎙️🔥 about why misfits often build more trust than experts.

Sounds crazy, right?

But think about it...

People don't connect with perfection. ❌

They connect with:�❤️ Authenticity�😅 Vulnerability�🙌 Relatable struggles�📖 Honest stories

In this episode, we unpack:�🔥 Why polished presentations often fail to inspire action�🎤 The difference between real confidence and performative confidence�📚 How reading shapes leadership and communication�🚀 Why ambitious people stay invisible despite having incredible talent�💡 How storytelling builds trust faster than credentials ever will�⚡ Why perfectionism is often just fear wearing a fancy disguise

One of my favorite points:
👉 Your failures often build more trust than your successes.

Years ago, after losing nearly everything in a real estate seminar scam, I had a choice:
Stay stuck in the story...
Or rewrite it.

That experience ultimately led me to helping entrepreneurs and leaders use storytelling to build trust, influence and impact around the world. 🌎

Because the goal isn't to look perfect.
The goal is to be memorable.

Huge thanks to Vic for creating such a thoughtful conversation around ambition, reinvention, confidence and what it really takes to own your voice. 🙌✨

📺 Tune in now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSGgP_p0tt4

🎁 Free Call to Help You Find Your Story:�https://freestorymap.com

👇 Question for you:
What's one "failure" that ended up teaching you something invaluable? 💭

02/06/2026

🚨 Most leaders think they have a communication problem.

They don’t.

They have a connection problem.

Had an incredible conversation with Rahul Karan Sharma on The Climb Leadership Development & Confident Leader Podcast 🎙️🔥 about what separates leaders who are merely heard from leaders who are truly remembered.

Here’s the reality:

📊 More data won’t save a weak presentation.
🤖 More AI won’t create trust.
🎤 More credentials won’t make people care.

What will?

✨ Authentic connection.

We unpacked:
🔥 The 5 C’s Framework for presentations that convert
🎯 Why vulnerability creates more trust than a list of accomplishments
😂 How strategic humor instantly lowers resistance
🧠 Why perfection is the enemy of engagement
🚀 How leaders can magnify their impact through intentional storytelling
💡 The communication shifts that transform managers into influential leaders

One of my favorite takeaways:

👉 People don’t follow resumes.
👉 People follow stories.

In a world flooded with artificial intelligence, your greatest competitive advantage is still authentic human intelligence. ❤️

Take your work seriously.

Never take yourself too seriously. 😄

Huge thanks to Rahul for creating such a powerful platform for leaders who want to grow their influence, strengthen their communication, and elevate their impact. 🙌

🎥 Watch our conversation:
https://youtu.be/sguZyr8QkBs

🎁 Free Storytelling Strategy Call:
freestorymap.com

👇 Question for you:

What’s more important for leadership success today – expertise or connection? 🤔

01/06/2026

📚🎉 Exciting news!

I'm incredibly grateful to share that I've had the opportunity to contribute my story alongside an amazing group of fathers in the new book from 👨‍👧‍👦❤️

As a dad, teacher, author and lifelong learner, I've discovered that some of life's greatest lessons don't come from a classroom or a stage – they come from family. 🙏

I'm especially honored to see this project receive support from . 🚀🌎

What excites me most isn't seeing my own story in print – it's diving into the stories of the other dads who contributed. Every father has a story. Every father has a lesson. Every father leaves a legacy. 💙

Huge congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this project to life! 👏🔥

📖 Be sure to check it out at: https://amzn.to/4o10YvD

Who is a father or father figure who made a lasting impact on your life? 👇😊

28/05/2026

😊💪Tired of negativity? Need to hear something to lift you up?

🎧 Give a listen to Misfits & Crackpots - Short, Inspiring Stories for Busy People:
https://rss.com/podcasts/misfits-and-crackpots/2866298

😁 This week’s episode:🎙️ The Best Ideas Come from Everyday Moments – The Argument That Built an Empire 🍻📚

It started with a simple disagreement.

A few friends on a hunting trip. A missed shot. A debate over which bird was the fastest in Europe. Harmless conversation…until no one could prove the answer. They searched books, argued over dinner and grew increasingly frustrated that such a simple question had no clear source. Most people would have moved on. One man couldn’t stop thinking about it. 🧠

What fascinated him wasn’t the bird. It was the problem. If educated people with access to libraries couldn’t settle an everyday argument, how many similar debates were happening in pubs, homes and conversations around the world? Instead of dismissing the moment, he paid attention to it. And in doing so, he uncovered something far bigger than trivia: people love discovering who – or what – is the best. 🌍

He gathered researchers, fact-checkers and obsessive collectors of obscure information. Together, they began documenting records, achievements and superlatives from across the globe. What started as a promotional idea quickly became a cultural phenomenon – one that transformed ordinary curiosity into one of the most successful publishing concepts in history. 📖✨

🎧 Tune in and discover why some of the greatest ideas don’t arrive in boardrooms or brainstorming sessions – they begin in the middle of ordinary conversations most people overlook.

📖 Love the stories? Grab the book “Misfits and Crackpots” on Amazon and dive even deeper into these extraordinary lives! 🛒✨
https://amzn.to/3RCFhWq

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