In case you're not old enough to remember, there was a time when politicians in Washington worked together.  Compromise was possible and expected.

Like getting stronger in the gym, any skill we want to improve on is built over time with consistency and patience.

One of our more important jobs is to make sure that everyone on the team has what they need at all times.

One theme that has repeated itself over and over as I move has been the need for me to trust the professionals I have hired.  I kept reminding myself that I connected with and hired these particular people because I thought they were great at what they do, and I enjoyed being with them.

We can't all get our fellow citizens to act rationally or safely, but we can make sure we are making smart choices in our own lives.

After three years away from drum corps, I was happy to attend the Drum Corps International World Championships last week in Indy. It was DCI's 50th Anniversary and it was certainly a thrill.

Successful people think about success, plan for success, expect success, and work toward success. Figure out where you want to go, make a plan, and begin to work it.

As we launch into a new season, there is a danger in focusing on the wrong thing. Often directors and their staff lament all the shortcomings of their program. If you find yourself thinking this way, I encourage you to make an important shift

If you're one of those people who feels damaged because you have failed, you need to learn something new.  Everyone has failures, disappointments, and hurts in their life.  What matters is what happens next.

If you're one of those long-time drum corps fans who struggles with what current shows look and sound like, I encourage you to focus on the members. And I encourage you to do what I did: visit a drum corps rehearsal.