About

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The mission of Lodestar is to inspire and empower individuals and organizations to achieve transformative breakthroughs through authentic leadership, strategic insight, and a commitment to integrity and growth.

My superpower lies in leveraging soft skills to meaningfully connect with and develop people and organizations. I’m passionate about driving progress, offering valuable insights, and introducing fresh perspectives. I believe in cultivating a healthy culture where integrity is paramount, and the end never justifies the means.

As a storyteller, I communicate with vulnerability, guiding others toward breakthroughs and "Aha" moments. With a deep understanding of organizational psychology and high-performance thinking, I ask probing questions and employ inspiration, intuition, and strategic frameworks to unlock and elevate the potential of both individuals and organizations.

My wife Maryanne and I have been married 35 years and together have 4 adult children (3 married) and 5 grandchildren. We love traveling and the outdoors...hiking mountains and canoeing in the backcountry!

Becoming Fully Alive

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People Matter

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Nurturing a Spirit of Adventure

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Learning & Growth

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Peacemaking

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Making a Difference

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Becoming Fully Alive | People Matter | Nurturing a Spirit of Adventure | Learning & Growth | Peacemaking | Making a Difference |

Master Navigator of the Messy Middle

In a world fractured by extremes and fuelled by binary thinking, I’ve learned to live—and lead—in the tension. I help people and organizations find clarity, compassion, and courage in the both/and spaces of life. With decades of experience in leadership, cultural formation, and global training, I’ve cultivated the mindset and the skills to walk with others through uncertainty, complexity, and paradox—what I call the messy middle. It’s here, not at the poles, that transformation happens.