Leadership is emotional – but that doesn’t mean leaders should be emotional. Leadership is emotional – but that doesn’t mean leaders should be emotional.There’s a difference, and it’s a big one. Leading with emotion means you’re leading from the heart. You’re connected to your purpose, your people, and the mission. You bring passion, conviction, and … Read more
“Discipline equals freedom.” – Jocko Willink Every leader has to make a choice: to take initiative and pursue the work they want to do, or to wait until life, circumstance, or someone else forces them into the work they have to do. If you don’t take the initiative to find work you choose to do, in the … Read more
“Unconsciously, we always find a way to get back to where our thermostat is set based on what we think we’re worth.” — Ed Mylett More takeaways from my notes from the Harvest of Knowledge conference! Every leader says they want more success! More growth. More impact. But the truth is… success doesn’t start with … Read more
“Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.”Gloria Steinem Wow. The Harvest of Knowledge conference and Atlas tour was unreal. If you were there, you know! Every session, every conversation, every handshake… packed with nuggets of wisdom that I can’t wait to put … Read more
“Lost time is never found again.” – Benjamin Franklin How many times have you heard someone say, “There just aren’t enough hours in the day”? I’ve said it myself plenty of times. But here’s the truth: we all get the same 24 hours. The difference between those who stay stuck and those who grow isn’t … Read more
“Courage is standing up for what is right, even when it’s hard.“Charlie Kirk Last week, we lost a leader and a voice who challenged so many to stand firm in their convictions – Charlie Kirk. While his life was tragically cut short, his impact will remain. He reminded us that courage, truth, and conviction matter, … Read more
“Motivation gets you going. Discipline keeps you growing.” – John C. Maxwell Let’s get real today. Passion grabs attention. It’s that fire in your gut that gets you out of bed for a fleeting burst of energy. But here’s the hard truth: passion alone doesn’t build anything that lasts. Passion is hit and miss. Some … Read more
“The lion does not turn around when a small dog barks.” – African Proverb There’s a dart game moment in Ted Lasso that when I watched it, it gave me goosebumps! Rupert, the arrogant ex-husband, challenges Ted, thinking it’ll be an easy win. He underestimates him. Ted quietly accepts, all smiles, no chest-thumping. And then, … Read more
“Being busy is not the same as being effective. Stop doing things that don’t move the needle.” – Alex Hormozi I’ve been talking a lot lately about something I call the mucky middle. It’s that messy, sticky part of your business where so many leaders get trapped. It’s not exciting, it’s not glamorous, and it doesn’t … Read more
“Average people hate high achievers, and high achievers hate average thinking.”– Ed Mylett Chameleons turn green when they’re on the grass. Brown when they’re on the dirt. Their ability to blend in is what helps them survive. But let me tell you something – great leaders weren’t built to survive… They were built to stand out … Read more