Results-Oriented Communication: From Awareness to Intentional Action
I have taught Results-Oriented Communication, or ROC, for many years in leadership development, workplace communication, conflict resolution, and first-responder settings. ROC did not begin with me. Its foundation comes from the Awareness Wheel developed…
What I’m Noticing and What I’m Watching
What I’m Noticing and What I’m Watching Over the next three weeks, I’m preparing to teach four programs that, on the surface, look pretty different: Be That Leader Now, 20 Minutes Till It Matters, Responder Readiness, and Be Your Own Coach. As I prepare…
Stop Waiting for the Perfect Week
Stop Waiting for the Perfect Week Monday is a great day to build an unreasonable plan. Especially a Monday after a holiday weekend. This is the week I’m going to train five times. Eat perfectly. Catch up on everything. Get to bed early. Read more.…
Be One: Becoming the Kind of Person You Want to Be
Be One: Becoming the Kind of Person You Want to Be This week, I spent time with people in very different seasons of life. Some were tactical professionals attending a conference, sharpening skills they had already spent decades developing. They…
Strong Legs, Strong Mind: What Leg Power Can Teach Us About Healthy Aging
Strong Legs, Strong Mind: What Leg Power Can Teach Us About Healthy Aging When most people think about brain health, they think about crossword puzzles, reading, learning new skills, or staying socially engaged. While all of those things matter, a…
Courage Comes First
Courage Comes First I’m terrified of heights. Not uncomfortable with heights. Not cautious around heights. Terrified. Which is interesting because over the years I’ve graduated from the U.S. Army’s Air Assault School, completed multiple…
Good Enough to Move
“We don’t abandon our pursuits because we despair of ever perfecting them.”— Epictetus There’s a tension most driven people live with every day. The pull between:“This isn’t good enough yet.”and“This is good enough to move.” At first, perfectionism can…
I Do, Therefore I Am
I Do, Therefore I Am There’s a famous idea often attributed to René Descartes: “I think, therefore I am.” It’s thoughtful.It’s elegant.And philosophically, it makes sense. But in real life, it falls apart pretty quickly. Because we are not what we…
Flow With Joe: 8 Weeks to Functional Strength and Resilience
I’ll be kicking off my first 8-week personal training group course tomorrow and I can’t wait! When I first picked up a kettlebell, I didn’t know it would become one of the most valuable tools in my training philosophy. From the battlefield to…
Why You Need Power Training (Even If You’re Not an Athlete)
When you think of “power training,” your mind might jump to athletes sprinting on the track or weightlifters throwing barbells overhead. But power training isn’t just for athletes—it’s a vital part of a well-rounded movement plan. While it’s…