I used to believe that leadership was about titles. If I could just reach a certain position, then people would listen. Then I’d have influence. Then I’d matter. But I was wrong. Early in my life, I had a boss with the fanciest title but zero real leadership. No one truly respected him. No one… Continue reading The Position Myth
Category: Storytelling
Quote of the day…
“Look for value in every person. Put yourself in others’ shoes. Find reasons to like them. You won’t take an interest in people if deep down you care nothing about them. And if you care nothing about them, that flaw will always be a hindrance to your ability to be there for people.” This quote… Continue reading Quote of the day…
Take an Interest in People
I once had a boss who knew everything about my job but nothing about me. No small talk, no “How’s your day?”, no real connection. And honestly? It made me feel like just another name on a list. Then I worked with a leader who was different. She asked about my family. Remembered a few… Continue reading Take an Interest in People
The Law of Sacrifice
I once thought success was about getting more…more time, more freedom, more rewards. But then I learned a hard truth: Real success requires sacrifice. Think about it every great leader, every high achiever, every person who has made it had to give up something to go up. Time. Comfort. Short-term wins for long-term impact. I… Continue reading The Law of Sacrifice
Quote of the day…
“A great manager has a knack for making ballplayers think they are better than they think they are. He lets you know he believes in you. And once you learn how good you really are, you never settle for playing anything less than your very best.”Reggie Jackson You know, there’s something truly powerful about having… Continue reading Quote of the day…
People Add the Most Value in Their Strength Zones
Early in my life, I worked with a team where everyone had to do a little bit of everything. It sounded great in theory everyone was versatile! But in reality? It was a mess. The creative people struggled with analytics. The detail-oriented ones felt drained by brainstorming sessions. No one was thriving because we were… Continue reading People Add the Most Value in Their Strength Zones
Quote of the day…
“People have been known to achieve more as a result of working with others than against them.”Dr. Allan Fromme Teamwork seems to be one of those things we all know is important, yet sometimes we forget just how powerful it really is. Dr. Allan Fromme couldn’t have said it better. And honestly, what an understatement… Continue reading Quote of the day…
Link Up with Others
For so many years, I honestly thought that success was a solo journey. Hustle hard, grind even more, push through do it on your own. But then I hit a wall. I had the drive, the goals, the work ethic… but I was stuck. Then, I did something uncomfortable: I reached out for help. I… Continue reading Link Up with Others
Adulting 101: Life Lessons or Just Life Dragging Me? A Tale of Growth, Struggle & Survival
What experiences in life helped you grow the most? You know, there are some questions that just demand an answer. Like today’s prompt: What experiences in life helped you grow the most? Oh, where do I even start? Should I talk about the time I moved to a whole new country by myself, or the… Continue reading Adulting 101: Life Lessons or Just Life Dragging Me? A Tale of Growth, Struggle & Survival
Quote of the day…
“A blessed thing it is for any man or woman to have a friend, one human soul whom we can trust utterly, who knows the best and worst of us, and who loves us in spite of all our faults.”Charles Kingsley Friendship is truly one of life’s greatest gifts. This quote beautifully captures the essence… Continue reading Quote of the day…
