Leadership Series, Motivational, Storytelling

The Position Myth

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

Leadership Series, Motivational, New Blog Series, Storytelling

To Teamwork, Add Friendship

A few years ago, I was part of a team that worked like a well-oiled machine efficient, focused, and successful. But something was missing. We weren’t friends. We collaborated, but we didn’t really connect as much. Then, a new team member, Oliver, changed everything. Oliver made it his mission to get to know everyone. He… Continue reading To Teamwork, Add Friendship

Leadership Series, New Blog Series, Storytelling

The Leadership Struggle No One Talks About…

So, here’s the thing today’s lesson from Maxwell Daily 365 really got me thinking (and maybe eye-rolling a little). “When a leader can’t or won’t empower others, he creates barriers within the organization that followers cannot overcome.” Well, isn’t that the truth? I mean, how many times have we seen leaders who act like they’re… Continue reading The Leadership Struggle No One Talks About…

Leadership Series, Prompts, Storytelling

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…