About to run an early intervention group. Flying solo tonight. Let’s save some lives.
Continue ReadingThose Kids are in Good Hands
I’ve spoken to dozens of school faculty and staff groups, but the 75 teachers and administrators to whom I presented today were one of the most passionate, caring, engaged, and enthusiastic faculty groups I’ve ever …
Continue ReadingA Day I’ll Never Forget. People I’ll Always Remember.
Six years ago today, I woke up, did my normal morning routine, and then put on a suit, grabbed a portfolio case full of legal papers, and headed out the door. 20 minutes later, I …
Continue ReadingTonight’s Office – A View From the Stage
Tonight’s office. View from stage left. The calm before the storm.
Continue Reading“I’m Really Glad I Was Here For It”
Here’s a view from today’s office. This afternoon I had the chance to share my personal story of addiction and recovery with 300 students at a high school in Mesa. That microphone you see cut …
Continue ReadingWell, She Wasn’t Wrong
Although I wasn’t scheduled to speak today, I woke up to a very early text asking me to cover a presentation for someone else. As usual, I said I’d take it. Name the time and …
Continue ReadingPostcards From Lake Havasu City
I’ve spent the last three years traveling all over Arizona, performing speaking engagements in schools, camps, after-school programs, churches, community groups, corporations, etc. My job has taken me to numerous places that, even being an …
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