“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
“Mastery is the result of consistently doing the boring work.” – James Clear Let’s get one thing straight. When I say “bore your way to success,” I’m not talking about drilling into the ground (though as a landscaper, that wouldn’t be far off). I’m talking about a different kind of boring – the kind most people … Read more
“A-Players don’t need to be told what to do – they find ways to add value.” – Dan Martell Leadership is a journey. It’s a journey up a mountain. Every day, we’re either climbing or sliding. Every choice we make, every action we take, either brings us closer to the peak or pulls us further … Read more
“The hustler survives chaos; the leader creates order.” In a recent episode of the Cultureproof podcast, Tommy Mello shared a profound insight: “The hustler in him had to die in order for the leader to be born.” This resonated deeply with me because it reflects a journey I’ve personally deeply navigated – a journey from … Read more
I learned that by celebrating the wins – big or small – I was able to break free from the negative thoughts that had been holding me back. This change in mindset became contagious within the company. The team started seeing the good too, and they took on a more positive, proactive approach to their … Read more
“The way you do one thing is the way you do everything.” — Ed Mylett Leadership isn’t just about sharing knowledge; it’s about modeling behaviors. You can teach your team every best practice there is out there, every skill, and every technical aspect of the job – but at the end of the day, they will … Read more
One of the biggest traps leaders fall into is the Blame/Shift/Trap. It’s the natural reflex to blame external circumstances, shift responsibility to someone else, and ultimately trap yourself in a cycle of excuses and inaction. Here’s the hard truth: nobody is coming to save your ass. The only way out of this trap is to … Read more
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle The second Friday of the new year, the day where all the “New Year, New Me” hype starts to unravel. The gyms empty out – Leadership books start to collect dust. The fire to chase your goals flickers … Read more
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln As leaders, we are often faced with a choice between two types of mindsets: A farmer and a hunter. Both have their merits, but the most successful leaders know when to take action, when to wait, and how to combine both … Read more