by wiadmin | Jan 10, 2017 | Balance of strong, Be authentic, bold and humble, Courage, Fundamentals in leadership, Healthy Culture, Leadership, Lifelong relationships, Relationships, Respect, Transparency, Trust, Truth, Uncategorized
Today was the first day I was able to wrap my arms around Louie and give him a huge bear hug. It was three weeks ago that I had an accident and our lives quickly changed. And in celebrating my ability to hug him and receive an under the neck snuggle from him, I...
by wiadmin | Apr 29, 2015 | Balance of strong, bold and humble, Ending well, Fundamentals in leadership, Healthy Culture, Honesty, Leadership, Moral compromise, Relationships, Respect, Transparency, Trust, Truth
I may sound like a broken record, but if you know me or you’ve read this blog long enough, you know how strongly I believe in authentic relationships. Humans desire deep connection with others, and dogs are no different. Trust is the foundation of a strong...
by wiadmin | Apr 16, 2015 | Balance of strong, bold and humble, Fundamentals in leadership, Healthy Culture, Moral compromise, Relationships, Respect, Transparency, Trust, Uncategorized, Unmet Expectations
Louie and I really enjoyed our training sessions at the Queen City Dog Training Club. Between the sessions we attended and the benefits of Zig’s wisdom, we’ve learned a lot. But one lesson in particular stands out. During this lesson, the instructor would have us give...
by wiadmin | Apr 2, 2015 | Balance of strong, bold and humble, Fundamentals in leadership, Healthy Culture, Relationships, Respect, Servant Leadership, Transparency, Trust, Unmet Expectations
Louie and I took a long walk the other day and ran into our neighbor, Cindy, and her dog, Eve. Cindy invited us into their home to let the dogs play and expend some energy. When we walked in, Eve expected a treat because that’s what they do after she’s been on a walk....
by wiadmin | Mar 3, 2015 | Fundamentals in leadership, Healthy Culture, Relationships, Respect
If you read our last post, Louie was on the verge of getting fired! We’re working on our issues and he is still here, but that is NOT the miracle. For the last 60 days, Louie and I have been praying for a fellow canine. While I don’t believe there are any...
