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I held him as tight as I could without hurting him. His head rested in my left arm as his breathing became shallow.  And he took one last look.

If still of reasonable mental faculties nine minutes before my passing here are nine things I will consider mentioning to whomever is close by.

I did.  I do.  I will………

Memorial Day Weekend…

The value of the little things.

On any day of the week I am often in front of an audience of leaders either facilitating, training or coaching in various areas and topics of leadership.

We have heard the phrase, plant the seed and pray for the rain.

Not knowing the actual definition of the word “still” I thought I would look it up…and…

A warm fire on a cold night can help with the following.

First of all, I had no idea the season tickets we had been offered would bring us in contact with so many Pittsburgh Steelers fans.

Derinda and I will be attending an Atlanta Falcons game this afternoon. Have not done this since 1992 and that’s been a minute. Will post photos later.

Typically each year my wife and I welcome lots of guest during the holidays.  Hopefully this year will be no different.

Going to Clarkesville, Georgia for the weekend.  Top down hopefully on the car.

In coaching leaders, I often hear these responses, “I don’t know what to do.”  “I’m not sure of the next step.”  “I don’t have what I need to go forward.” My usual reply?  “What’s in your hand?”

My morning view from my patio in Georgia.

The first indoor fire of the season.

Let’s see…check list for fall..

What more could a man ask for or want?

Many times our own words are the answers we are looking for…to the questions we have asked ourselves…we just don’t hear them.

It was the last day of school, Humphries Elementary, sixth grade, Southeast Atlanta, the year? 1968!  And Cissy Shaw was going to know how I felt.  So, I decided, today was the day.

Typically, I have little or no warning when inspiration is about to show up in my life.  This particular day being one of those times.

As an Executive Coach…coaching non-executives as well, you often have to get to a third layer to find out the real issue.

Will and I were discussing leadership strategies when I asked him the following question…