North Georgia College didn’t just educate Greg. It instilled a standard in him. And once that standard becomes part of you, you don’t hang it in a closet. You carry it—for a lifetime. 10 Things North Georgia College Taught Me Looking back on my years at North Georgia College, I realize that I learned far […]
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Fish on Fridays Book Is Here
TODAY IS THE DAY! Fish on Fridays is officially here! After years of writing, rewriting, remembering, laughing—and sometimes wondering what I was doing—my memoir is now available. And I want to make something clear. This isn’t simply a story about cancer. It isn’t just a story about tragedy. It’s the story of a life. Military […]
Fish on Fridays Is Here
For a long time, I never thought I would write a memoir. I’ve spent much of my life training people, leading organizations, traveling the world, and helping others deal with the challenges that come with work and life. But along the way, life handed me a few challenges of its own. Some were expected. […]
Fish on Fridays: A Memoir of Bad Breaks, Hard Lessons and Unexpected Strength
Fish on Fridays: A Memoir of Bad Breaks, Hard Lessons and Unexpected Strength None of us gets through life alone. Fish on Fridays is filled with the people who influenced my journey—family, friends, military colleagues, mentors, leaders, and the people who showed up when life became difficult. Some stories will make you laugh. Some will […]
Service That Stays With You at Ritz-Carlton Hotels
I’ve seen what poor service looks like, but I’ve also experienced what great service can feel like—and it tends to stay with you. One of the best examples happened at the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, where I was celebrating my wedding anniversary. After checking in, we dropped off our bags and sat in the lobby […]
Fish on Fridays: Rising Tension
Rising Tension During our time on the island, tensions began to rise between the military and local groups. We started avoiding predictable patterns of our comings and goings to avoid becoming a target. We were told not to wear our uniforms off base. Protests formed at the gates. Security increased, and you could feel the […]
