Imagine being at a high-stakes meeting where your ideas are met with skepticism. The room feels heavy with doubt and the whisper of inadequacy echoes in your mind. This scenario is all too common for many aspiring leaders, and it is here that the invisible barrier of self-doubt rears its head. At the heart of … Read more
Few figures in history have captivated the imagination like Alexander the Great. Born in 356 BCE, he ascended to the throne of Macedonia at just 20 years old and within a decade forged one of the largest empires the world had ever seen. His campaigns stretched from Greece through Persia and into India, reshaping cultures … Read more
In the quiet moments before dawn, when the world is still and the day’s demands have yet to surface, lies an opportunity for profound leadership development. Imagine beginning each day not by diving headlong into a barrage of emails and meetings, but by engaging in a practice that enhances your ability to lead: daily reflection. … Read more
Picture this scene: you’re standing at the foot of a mountain, ready to climb. You’ve got all the gear, a well-laid plan, and the determination to reach the summit. Yet as you take your first few steps, the enormity of the task ahead weighs heavily. It’s not the lack of intention but the sheer scale … Read more
Picture this: You’re sitting at your desk, staring at a list of goals you set for the year. The excitement you felt when writing them down has waned, and now they seem as distant as ever. For many, this scenario is all too familiar. The chasm between setting goals and achieving them can be wide, … Read more
I grew up a punk rock kid.Skateboards. Beaches. Summers filled with salty air and busted Converse. I was the kid with a pocket full of sand and a Walkman full of Ska, Punk, and alt-rock: Blink-182, Green Day, Less Than Jake, Bad Religion, NOFX, Rancid. I wore Vans like armor. Rebellion was the anthem, and … Read more
Imagine you’re promoted into a leadership role that demands new skills, new relationships, and a sharper strategic mindset. It’s exciting, but as the initial energy fades, you feel the quiet pull of your old habits. You catch yourself retreating into familiar patterns, making decisions based on how you’ve always led rather than how you need … Read more
Contrastive inquiry is such a fascinating concept. Whenever a statement is made with certainty, ask yourself the opposite and challenge the accuracy of the statement. “The best burgers in town.” It’s a simple analogy, but a common enough one that you have probably seen it somewhere before. I’ve always questioned these statements but never fully … Read more
Let’s just be honest about it, because if you’ve made it this far, you’ve already been thinking about it. Maybe you’ve been circling around the idea of change. Maybe you’ve told yourself you’re “getting things in order first.” Maybe you’re watching from a distance, watching podcasts, looking over the site, weighing your options like there’s … Read more
