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TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS
The leaders I respected most didn’t force it. They just seemed…natural. Not natural like “natural born leaders.” Natural because they were clear. • Clear on who they were • Clear on what mattered • Clear on their purpose I’ve also seen the opposite. Leaders who seemed to be copy-pasting something from a book. Saying the…
LEARN IN PUBLIC
Want to learn something faster and more effectively? Learn in public! I think of learning much differently these days. The old way: Lectures Homework Exams and quizzes The new way is a cycle you can enter from any point: Experience Reflect on lessons Connect new lessons with old Incorporate learning into your next experience Repeat.…
LEADERSHIP READY ROOM
You’re a leader. You have a great team yet feel isolated. Even when you’re surrounded by teammates or have a supportive boss… The responsibility is still 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴. The tough calls? 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴. That weight can be isolating. I’ve felt it too. One of the best things I ever did? I joined a group of leaders who…
COACHING UNLOCKS POTENTIAL
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸? When we 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵 instead of 𝘤𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩, we remove their opportunity to think critically, adapt, and grow. We unintentionally limit their ability to: Solve problems in real time Own their development Self-assess Innovate Coaching unlocks potential. It invites reflection. It builds the muscle…
IT CAN BE LONELY AT THE TOP
It can be lonely at the top… If you let it be. I get it. You’re the leader and you: Feel like you’re supposed to have the answers Don’t want to let your teammates down Want support outside the daily grind You used to be in the trenches talking about how “they” always mess everything…
WHAT A TIME TO BE A LEADER
Wow. What a time to be a leader. New headlines every day. High-level leaders being asked to move on. And those who remain? They’re left to lead their teams through complexity, turbulence, and drastic change. Maybe just a week ago, you were cruising. Now? You’re navigating uncertainty. And uncertainty breeds anxiety—for you and your team.…
IS THAT PATH YOU’RE ON MEANT FOR YOU?
Is that path you’re on meant for you? You’ve mastered your craft. You’re successful by all external measures. You’ve promoted to greater levels of responsibility. Yet, something still feels off. No matter how much external success you achieve, it never seems to be enough. Why do you think that is? I was honored to be…
IT CAN ALL CHANGE IN AN INSTANT
The past few weeks have reinforced something powerful: No matter how much you’ve achieved. No matter how high up the chain you are. No matter how externally successful you’ve been. It can all change in an instant. Here’s what gives me peace: I know my Blueprint. The things inside me that have nothing to do…
ACHIEVE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
This is one of the most effective ways to achieve personal and professional growth: 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 More specifically, an accountability group. I’ve seen this play out in my own life. For the last five years, I’ve met with my accountability group every Saturday morning. In addition to my coaches, this group has been the number one…
BURNED OUT?
High achievers often feel massively burned out. Why? They’ve been grinding, chasing goals, hitting milestones… but never stopping to ask: What am I really working toward? Why does this matter to me? Without that connection to a deeper purpose, it’s easy to get stuck on the achievement treadmill. You keep moving but never feel fulfilled.…
ENJOY THE CLIMB
Always focused on the next peak? You’ll likely feel unfulfilled. Why? There’s always another summit. The constant chasing leaves you feeling: Burned out from the grind Dissatisfied even when achieving goals Disconnected from a deeper sense of purpose The question is: How do you learn to enjoy the climb? Here’s what I’ve found works: Start…
I’VE ALWAYS WON
Leaders, are you falling into the “I’ve Always Won” trap? You’ve excelled at everything in your career. And because of that, you’ve earned: more opportunities more responsibility more people to lead And now, it’s piling up. The pressure is mounting. And instead of asking for help, you think: “I’ve always figured it out on my…