I first met Olympian Chari Hawkins and her now husband CJ O’Neal when they were students at Utah State University. Both were also track and field athletes. Our friendship began when I had the opportunity to mentor CJ as he was studying business and marketing. From that time I could see the hopeful desire of Chari that was fueling her clear vision to compete on the Olympic stage, a vision that has come to pass as she has competed on the…
The Bonneville Shoreline Trail grew by another 2.85 miles on Saturday. And a 20 year vision came to fruition! INTENTIONAL LEADERSHIP This past Saturday, I had the privilege of attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new portion of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in Hyde Park. The event was a celebration of both community and nature, complete with a fun run, breakfast, and a shared sense of accomplishment. The nearly three-mile stretch of trail near the mouth of Hyde Park Canyon…
I so wish I could be at the NSA Influence in Denver this year! I will miss the energy, the ideas, meeting new people, and being with my NSAMW family… Let’s talk about why I won’t be there… Business this year has been extremely challenging. I have had the opportunity this year to intentionally lead through some very strong business challenges that have stretched me hard. Our revenue has taken a pretty good hit, and we’ve had to dip into…
Sometimes this journey of life can feel completely overwhelming. And that’s been the case for me. These last few weeks have been extra challenging. And this on top of an extra challenging year. I’ve struggled to rise in hope as it felt like the weight of life just kept pushing me down. I have struggled to focus on What Matters Most (one of my key Power of Three focuses). I have felt extra tired, lacked energy, and sometimes just downright…
Hyde Park and Cache Valley are places that evoke a sense of belonging–a sanctuary we yearn to return to after being away. The quest for a place to call home has resonated deeply with people across generations and cultures. Our community gathered Saturday night to celebrate the heritage of the place we call. We had the parade with a military honor guard leading the way, the city royalty, a bunch of homemade floats, and emergency vehicles with their lights and…
The days of the week would tend to run together while we were in Iraq. But I’ll forever remember July 16th in 2005 was a Saturday. It was a mail run day for Ron Wood and the other soldiers on his crew. They were on special mission toding Convoy Escort Security for the division’s eventual departure out of Iraq. They were based out of LSA Speicher near Tikrit operating on their own away from our main base in Kirkuk. They had…
Most came home from war. Some didn’t. Sergeant 1st Class Ronald Tanner Wood was one of them. July 16th will mark 19 years from the day Ron Wood was killed in Iraq. I would like to share a little bit of Ron’s story, and the story of the Boys of Bravo Battery, who I was honored to be a part of. Today is Part One. Bravo Battery of the Utah Army National Guard out of Logan and Brigham City was,…
Twenty years ago, on July 3rd, my journey to Iraq began with the raising of this American flag at our home. As I reflect on that pivotal time in my life, the memories of service and sacrifice are ever-present. I love how these photos capture the simplicity and beauty of a moment I will forever cherish. In one picture, you can see my sons Cody and Clint helping me raise Old Glory on the pole for the first time. As…
In small business ownership, luck can play a role in who we meet, but it’s our actions that truly shape our journey. Instead of waiting for luck, we can create environments that surround us with greatness. Tony Robbins said, “Who you spend time with is who you become. Proximity is power.” This concept is central to the Intentional Leadership Mastermind groups presented by Red Edge Mentoring. We have been leading these Mastermind groups for six years ago for the sole…
“On behalf of the president of the United States, the United States Navy, and a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of your honorable and faithful service.” It was my sacred privilege to deliver these words to Seaman 1st Class Fred Bingham, a 99-year-old veteran who joined the Navy in August 1945, right at the end of World War II. On this day, Seaman Bingham was surrounded by his family at Mack Park in Smithfield, Utah, during their…