I’m always in search of ways to develop my creativity. I tell my kids all the time (and now they repeat it back to me) that nothing has been created that wasn’t first imagined. I don’t know if I coined that from someone else, but it makes sense. Letting imagination roam free is a cornerstone of creativity. But it needs the right environment to flourish....

‘Tis the season to be thankful. Here we are, immersed in the chaos of the holidays, yet it’s exactly the right time to slow down and take stock, to reflect on all the things we are grateful for – at home with our families, and as we practice our art in the workplace....

Thoughts and ideas are powerful. It’s a wonderful feeling to embrace an idea so passionately that it grows into a creative entity that makes a difference in people’s lives....

While with my family on a recent mini-vacation to one of our resort lifestyle communities, Pine Canyon in Flagstaff, Arizona, I was inspired by the dedication and enthusiasm of the onsite team. They show drive and determination in the everyday execution of their responsibilities that far exceeds expectations. I was so impressed that I asked one of them to share a True Life Perspective with you....

All around us there is wealth of talent among our family, our friends, our partners, our consultants and our team members. We welcome their contributions and often find that adding their voice to our own helps us find a new path or uncover a new truth. From time to time I’ll be adding these voices to mine as I continue to look for inspiration and excellence....

As we are immersed in the holiday season, there are many sentiments that will be shared among friends and family, including love and a genuine sense of good cheer. But the most important feeling to be expressed will be one of gratitude....

Science is responsible for some of the most important discoveries of our time – think modern technology and advances in space and medicine. Among the most impactful discoveries is the scientific world’s ongoing, ever-evolving understanding of the brain....

Over the past several weeks, I have had cause to reflect several times on this great country, our American spirit and the many amazing things we have achieved as a nation. ...

We all experience the confusion of ever-shifting headlines today. One day things are on an upward trend; the next they are going in the opposite direction....

I recently read the book “Linchpin,” by Seth Godin, and I was impressed and inspired by a chapter that spoke about employing emotional capital in work and elevating work to an art form. The words are challenging and thought-provoking. Work as Art. Work is Art....

Allowing yourself to become emotionally invested in your work is what elevates your performance to an art form – no matter what kind of work you do. When you are passionate about what you do, you elevate your game, seeking out and achieving a higher level of execution, thrilled by the journey.