Getting Ready for What Comes Next One of the things that I had to adjust to when I moved to the beautiful Pacific Northwest back in September 2020 is the fact that this part of the country has seasons. Southern California, where my family and I moved from, has effectively two seasons: hot and hotter. … Read more
The Big “Mo” Sunday, like most of America, I was debating the teams selected to play in the NCAA Tournament. Arguing with my four sons is always fun, especially since they are ages 9, 10, 12, and 12 but they act and think like they’re all in their fifties. No matter how much they pretend, … Read more
I Resolve to Not Make Resolutions It’s a new year, filled with new opportunities, new challenges, and new friends. At the start of another year, it’s easy to look back on all our previous resolutions left, well, unresolved. As PNWPGA CEO, I’m working with our Board of Directors and our Section team to set bold, … Read more
Relax, Enjoy, Learn I have a confession to make. I really enjoy Christmas movies. Sure, I could blame it on my five kids, but it is hard to argue with the value of a good holiday movie. They are great on a relaxing Saturday afternoon as a nice diversion from the nonstop insanity of the … Read more
We Do It Because We Care Those of us who enjoy reading, and listening, to business thought leaders have at some point read or listened to Simon Sinek. Sinek, for those who may think his name sounds familiar, is the author of “Start With Why,” and “Leaders Eat Last.” I’ve actually had the pleasure of … Read more
Service is Not Always Seen Mr. Charles Plumb flew seventy-five combat missions in Vietnam. After his seventy-fifth successful mission off the deck of the USS Kitty Hawk, his plane was shot down by a surface-to-air missile. Plumb, relying on his training, ejected, and parachuted safely only to be captured by the enemy. He spent six … Read more