I am currently sitting on a beach in Port Aransas, TX with my wife Sarah, our son Lucas, his wife Erica, and our grandson JW (now 2 ½ years old). Almost 30 years ago Sarah and I brought our son Lucas down to this very same beach. Yesterday as I watched Lucas... READ MORE
The other day, someone came up to me and wished me “Happy Memorial Day”. I don’t understand that. How can the day, where we pause and reflect on those who gave their lives in defense of our freedom, be happy? It’s like telling someone who recently lost a loved one... READ MORE
Some folks believe it is ironic that one of my leadership principles is “Have Fun”. They believe that being a leader is all about dedication and hard work. That’s true, but it is not the complete story. There is more to life than just work. We must have fun as... READ MORE
I had the privilege of serving in the US Army for 35 years, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant General. After I retired from the Army, I was equally privileged to become a leader at one of our Nation’s universities for a couple of years. Those years gave me... READ MORE
