“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
“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.”– Jack Welch In baseball, the bullpen is where you find your backup plan when the pressure’s on, and your starter’s worn out. In business, your bullpen is just as vital. It’s your team … Read more
“The leader’s attitude is like a thermostat for the place they work. If the leader is calm, confident, and focused, the team will reflect that.” – John C. Maxwell I was recently interviewed on a podcast, and the host asked me a question that stopped me in my tracks: “What’s one habit you swear by to … Read more
You put your values inYou take your values outYou preach about cultureThen you twist it all aboutYou do the Leadership Hokey PokeyAnd you spin your team around…That’s what it’s all about? Nope. That’s what confusion is all about. Let’s be real: Inconsistent leadership doesn’t inspire confidence – it creates chaos. One day you’re fired up … Read more
“Confidence comes from keeping the promises you make to yourself. – Ed Mylett We love to talk about decisions.The moment we “decide” to get healthier. The decision to finally lead our family with intention.The decision to launch the business, grow in our leadership, rebuild the marriage, or say YES to God’s calling. But here’s the truth: God … Read more
“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” – Phil Jackson Imagine a boat. Not just any boat. But my favorite, the ones with multiple outboard engines. When all of those engines are running at their best, – smooth, synchronized, and powerful, there’s absolutely no limit to what … Read more
“Fake leaders can build momentum, but only real ones stand the test of time.“ Let’s just call it what it is – fake leadership might get you through a season, but it will never carry you into your calling. You can lead with charisma, cleverness, and control for a season – but if you’re not … Read more
Coachability isn’t about skill. It’s about our posture. It’s about approaching every conversation, every learning conference, every relationship with a heart that says – “I’m here to learn, not impress.” If there’s one trait that separates the great leaders from the ones who plateau early, it’s this: they stay coachable. They stay humble enough to … Read more