Forward thinking: Why leaders fail

In recent years, we’ve witnessed the public downfall of leaders from almost every arena of society – business, sports, religion and politics. One day they are on top of the…

Forward thinking: Maximizing today

I did not anticipate it. . . I did not make any plans for it. . . I’m guessing that you didn’t either. I am referring to the COVID-19 virus…

Forward thinking: Using time wisely

Time is precious . . . Ask the coach whose team is behind in the final seconds of a game. Ask the air traffic controller in charge of scheduling takeoffs…

Forward thinking: Living like royalty

Crowns and scepters. Thrones and palaces. Rulership and riches. These are the words we associate with medieval royalty. Celebrity and ceremony. Elegance and style. Popularity and paparazzi. These are the…

Forward Thinking: Wisdom in American politics

The story of America has been fractured into a thousand pieces. In fact, it has been burdened with so much ideological baggage that studying history actually alienates most young Americans…

Forward thinking: Growing as a leader

I was born and raised in Eastern New Mexico and West Texas. Farming and ranching were the predominate industries in the area. I learned early on what every farmer knows…

Forward thinking: Signs of the times

Is our nation at risk? As a student of history, I find myself asking that question with greater frequency than I like to admit. However, from ancient Rome to the…

Forward thinking: Thank you, Mama Myrt

Her name was Myrta Glendora Trout. . . To me she was known affectionately as Mama Myrt. She was my grandmother on my mother’s side of the family. She was…

Forward thinking: Lynnwood moving forward

I remember the date well . . . It was Jan.26, 2009. After multiple weeks of work session discussions and no less than two public hearings at business meetings, the…

Forward thinking: On being a patriot

It was July 4, 1776 . . . Representatives of the Second Continental Congress assembled at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia.  They had gathered to sign one of the…