Despite the Limits

Send us Fan Mail The end of 2024 is quickly approaching. In episode 23 I talk about how I will incorporate an end of year review into how I am approaching the close of the year. I start with the process that author and speaker, John Maxwell uses and then discuss some of the observation I see from how he does this that I intend to incorporate into my own process. Here is a quick summary of some thi...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 22 is the final installment in a series of seven episodes exploring practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream. In this episode we talk about the importance of celebrating the small incremental victories along the way to our ultimate goal.  It is easy to get so focused on the long goal that we forget to re...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 21 is the sixth in a series of seven episodes exploring practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream. In this episode we talk about the importance of embracing failure. This sounds counterintuitive but it really is helpful when you are trying to get something new done or make some adjustments to your ongoing...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 20 is the fifth in a series of episodes exploring practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream. In this episode I talk about the importance of involving other people, specifically people you know, love and trust, in your plan or dream. These people can inspire you, encourage you, coach and teach you, amplify...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 19 of Despite the Limits is the fourth in a series of podcasts exploring practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream. In this episode I overview the military’s five paragraph operations order as a framework we can use to do step three – “Develop a Plan”. Often, we don’t move forward from goal setting to mak...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 18 of Despite the Limits is the third in a series of podcasts exploring practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream. In this episode I talk with more detail about step two – “Setting Goals”. Goal setting can keep us from moving forward in our efforts to succeed for a couple of reasons. One reason is because...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 17 of Despite the Limits is the second in a series of podcasts exploring practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream. There are six steps in all: 1.Overcome Limiting Beliefs 2.Set goals 3.Develop a plan 4.Build a coalition for support 5.Learn from failure 6.Celebrate the small wins Here is a link to Episode...

Send us Fan Mail This is episode 16 of Despite the Limits. It is the start of a multi-episode series where I explore six practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream. In this episode I present these six steps and provide a brief discussion about each. I will discuss these steps in more detail in the next six episodes. Below are the...

Send us Fan Mail This is episode 15. The summer heat had me thinking about a trip my wife and I took to Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula last summer. One memorable part was a kayak trip in Moose Pass, where there is a water wheel with a grindstone and a sign that reads, “Moose Pass is a peaceful little town, if you have an axe to grind, do it here.” I explore how it now appears that society expects us to...

Send us Fan Mail This is episode 14 and is a continuation of the decision making theme from episode 13 where we talked about choices, decisions, and consequences. In this episode I discuss a way to approach difficult decisions. Not necessarily the way, but a way. Here are three practical steps we can take when facing difficult decisions?  (1)Learn the limitations and challenge the constraints (2)C...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 13 of Despite the Limits. In this episode I talk about choices, decisions, and consequences. This idea came from my reflection of the decision to evacuate from Aransas Pass on the Texas coast to escape the potential impact from Hurricane Beryl.   I explore some of the philosophy behind making decisions, why it can be difficult, and why making hard decisions is u...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I talk about cascading failure. What is a cascading failure? It is a failure in a system of interconnected parts where the failure of one-part leads to the failure of other parts and grows progressively until a catastrophic event occurs. Unfortunately, I learned about them because I experienced one while parking my camper recently. While no one was hurt it did prov...

Send us Fan Mail I recently had the opportunity to present the commencement address  to the Johnston County Virtual Academy Class of 2024. Given only five minutes to share, I determined I could only make one point so I chose to talk about failure. In this episode, I share the message with you as well as share content that didn’t make it to the platform that day. Failure is not your enemy but somet...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I take a look at President Teddy Roosevelt’s famous quote from his speech, “Citizenship in a Republic” better known as “The Man in the Arena” speech. Today it seems easy to not risk doing something we love or take a risk on a new venture, especially in our divided times.  Perhaps considering the words and the life of the United States’ 26th President Theodore (Ted...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about the idea of multitasking, which is really task switching.  It is interesting to note that our minds have not kept pace with the technology that surrounds us.  Understanding this helps us develop strategies to overcome the problem so it doesn't interfere with how we relate to others. The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World, Adam G...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss the concept of psychological safety and the implications of not fostering an environment where people feel they can bring problems or even disagree with their leadership. Here is the link to Amy Gallo’s article in Harvard Business Review, published February 15, 2023 - “What is Psychological Safety?” https://hbr.org/2023/02/what-is-psychological-safety He...

Send us Fan Mail Last month I attended the Maxwell International Leadership Conference where I interacted with leaders from across the United States and 30 other countries.  In this episode I share some of the key take aways I gained from the conference. It was an amazing experience that I learned much from and I hope you find value in the the take aways I share. Let’s continue the conversation! h...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss the ongoing problem of Veteran Suicide in the United States and talk some about the 2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report published by the Veterans Administration in November.  I also share some thoughts from Sebasian Junger's book, Tribe. This problem is far from solved and deserves community effort to mitigate and ultimately solve...

Send us Fan Mail I visited with the state leadership training for a 14K member charitable organization in Texas on March 2,2023.   The message is beneficial to anybody who wants to be a better leader so this episode is shortened version of my talk to them giving you the key points. In 2001, when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and Pentagon I was thrust into a new job and I absolutely fe...

Send us Fan Mail In the early 1990's I was fired from a prestigious unit and transferred to a training unit.  This experience was significant to my growth as a leader and helps me navigate difficult conversations today.  I talk about how it felt when it happened and provide a few things you can do to help you work through the bad things that inevitably happen to us all. Let’s continue the con...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Scot talks about the importance of having a growth mindset and developing a personal growth plan. Let’s continue the conversation! https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storey https://www.facebook.com/Scot. Storey. Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Scot talks about leadership crucibles and what we can learn from them.  We all face difficult challenges but these times both forge and hone our leadership skills Let’s continue the conversation! https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storey https://www.facebook.com/Scot. Storey. Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Scot talks about some challenges in his childhood and provides some practical tips a leader can use to overcome their own. Let’s continue the conversation! https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storey https://www.facebook.com/Scot. Storey. Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d