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
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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
Ratchet Up Your Passion
There was a time I felt stuck going through the motions, checking off tasks, but feeling uninspired. I wasn’t burned out, just blah. Then I read John Maxwell’s reminder: Passion isn’t automatic you have to fuel it. I decided to make three changes. First, I reconnected with my “why.” Why did I start this journey?… Continue reading Ratchet Up Your Passion
Leadership: Apparently, I Can’t Escape It…
What makes a good leader? Leadership. Ah, the one word that somehow keeps finding me in every phase of my life. It’s almost like leadership positions have a GPS tracker on me, and I can’t seem to escape. From being a group leader in secondary school (basically making sure no one messed up our group… Continue reading Leadership: Apparently, I Can’t Escape It…
