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I saw a rabbit in someone's garden the other morning.To me, it was a quiet little reminder that there's a whole world of...
09/10/2026

I saw a rabbit in someone's garden the other morning.

To me, it was a quiet little reminder that there's a whole world of life out there beyond us humans.

But not everyone would see it the same way.

To the gardener, it may be a pest destroying everything they've worked to grow.

To a child, it's probably a cute, cuddly little bunny.

To a hunter, it may look a lot like dinner.

Same rabbit. Completely different meaning depending on who's looking at it.

We all see things through a lens shaped by our experience, role, priorities, and beliefs.

The problem comes when we stop recognizing our perspective as a perspective and start treating it as the whole truth.

That team member you see as difficult? Someone else might see an overcomer with tremendous potential.

The obstacle that feels impossible? It might look like an opportunity from another angle.

The feedback that stings? It might be exactly what you need to hear.

This isn't about replacing your perspective with someone else's. It's more like "yes, and..." - holding what you see while making room for what others might see too.

A shift in perception can unlock more than we expect.

What have you decided is true - and what else might be true?

Problems don't just reveal what's broken. They reveal who's in the room.John Maxwell talks about four types of people th...
09/02/2026

Problems don't just reveal what's broken. They reveal who's in the room.

John Maxwell talks about four types of people that problems introduce us to:

→ People who make problems worse - they pour gasoline on a spark.
→ People who become problem magnets - they focus on problems, so they get more problems. Negativity finds negativity.
→ People who give up in the face of problems - they quit before the breakthrough.
→ People who use problems as stepping stones - they grow because of them.

Same problem. Four different responses. Four different outcomes.

Which one are you?

Not which one you want to be. Which one you're actually being right now.

The good news? You get to choose. Every new problem is a new opportunity to show up differently.

Lovely morning coaching convo with a client at Special Grounds Coffee today. Absolutely love a business with a mission -...
08/21/2026

Lovely morning coaching convo with a client at Special Grounds Coffee today. Absolutely love a business with a mission - and a great cup of coffee!

In a recent session with a group of emerging leaders, one participant shared that she didn't see herself as a leader.The...
08/19/2026

In a recent session with a group of emerging leaders, one participant shared that she didn't see herself as a leader.

The people around her quickly affirmed what she couldn't yet see in herself.

She was already leading.

Not because she had a title - but because of the influence she had from exactly where she was.

Leadership shows up in every role. It's the person who takes ownership. Who notices a problem and works to solve it. Who raises the standard through how they show up. Leadership starts with mindset.

They may not see it in themselves yet.

But someone else might.

Who in your life is leading without realizing it? Maybe it's time to tell them.

Attention dental friends!Do you use Open Dental?Join us October 3 in Brookfield, Wisconsin for the Open Dental Users Wor...
08/13/2026

Attention dental friends!

Do you use Open Dental?

Join us October 3 in Brookfield, Wisconsin for the Open Dental Users Workshop.

I’m excited to present:

From Chaos to Clarity: How Dental Leadership Teams Create Engagement & Alignment

You’ll get practical training, CE, and strategies to improve workflows, reporting, alignment, and accountability.

October 3, 2026
Brookfield Convention Center
Register: https://skfpracticesolutions.com/opendentallive

Hope to see you there!

I took this photo before facilitating a leadership retreat, and the message felt especially fitting:Unity is strength.Bu...
08/12/2026

I took this photo before facilitating a leadership retreat, and the message felt especially fitting:

Unity is strength.

But unity doesn't mean everyone agrees all the time.

It means people are willing to have honest conversations, listen to different perspectives, work through tension, and stay committed to something bigger than themselves.

That kind of teamwork doesn't happen automatically.

It takes trust. Clarity. Accountability. And people willing to have the hard conversations.

Most teams - and most families, for that matter - avoid tension. They keep things polite. They hold back what they really think because it feels safer.

But that's not unity. That's just the absence of conflict.

Real unity is forged through the willingness to disagree, work through it, and come out more aligned on the other side.

What conversation might help your team - or your family - become more united right now?

Your circle matters more than you think.Last week I attended a local streaming of the Global Leadership Summit, and one ...
08/11/2026

Your circle matters more than you think.

Last week I attended a local streaming of the Global Leadership Summit, and one of the speakers shared research that stuck with me: sitting within 25 feet of a high performer can improve your performance by 15%. But sit near a low performer? Your performance drops by 30%.

Not just who you work with. Who you learn with. Who you spend time with. Who challenges you to grow.

Grateful for other leaders and friends I got to spend time with. Iron sharpens iron - and being around high performers makes you better.

Who's in your circle?

Meet Joe.He sat in on our session today. Very attentive. Great energy. Didn’t interrupt once.One of the perks of coachin...
08/03/2026

Meet Joe.

He sat in on our session today. Very attentive. Great energy. Didn’t interrupt once.

One of the perks of coaching in farm country - you never know who might join the meeting. And this little guy is one of the sweetest attendees ever.🐾

This picture says more than a slide ever could.At a recent leadership retreat, we talked about the Accountability Ladder...
07/30/2026

This picture says more than a slide ever could.

At a recent leadership retreat, we talked about the Accountability Ladder from The Oz Principle - but we didn't just talk about it.

They climbed it.

Because accountability isn't a concept you agree with from your chair. It's a choice you make in the moment.

When something isn't working, it's easy to stay below the line:

"That's not my job."
"I already told them."
"We're too busy."
"Someone else should handle it."
"I'll deal with it later."

We've all been there. Just treading water.

But leadership asks us to climb.

See It - Name what's really happening.
Own It - Take responsibility for your part.
Solve It - Look for the next right move.
Do It - Take action instead of waiting.

Not because everything is your fault. But because leaders don't wait for ownership to be assigned. They step up.

And sometimes the most important shift in a room isn't the answer someone gives.

It's the moment they decide to climb.

Another great session with Bridgemill Private Wealth at Moose Landing Country Club!Good people, good conversation, and r...
07/28/2026

Another great session with Bridgemill Private Wealth at Moose Landing Country Club!

Good people, good conversation, and real progress.

This quarter brought a few new faces to the table who are already bringing fresh ideas and perspective. It was energizing to watch this team think together, challenge one another, and build on each other’s ideas.

One of the things I value most about this work is the relationships that grow over time. I get to know the people behind the goals, celebrate the progress they are making, and be part of the honest conversations that help move the work forward.

Grateful for another day around the table with this team and excited for what's next!

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