Ownership Can’t Be Forced

Ownership Can’t Be Forced

Ownership can’t be forced. You have to decide to take ownership. The same is true with animals. Horses never learn if you force them against their will. You have to create experiential   learning opportunities where they can own the lesson. For example, you...
Owning through Experience

Owning through Experience

We obtain knowledge through experience. Why does a child touch a burning match even though he is told not to? It is because the truth a parent tells their son doesn’t belong to the child until he experiences it for himself. Children want to learn everything....
Some Lessons from Horseback Riding

Some Lessons from Horseback Riding

I have been riding horses since I was a young boy, and I continue to learn many profound lessons from horseback riding. Recently I’ve had some time to ride horses with my children. Here are two lessons on leadership that we learned. You can lie to yourself but you...