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Resilience Isn’t Grit - What Most Leaders Get Wrong
We talk about resilience like it’s a badge of honor, pushing through late nights, setbacks, and stress as proof of strength. But that’s not resilience. That’s survival.
Real resilience isn’t about how tough you are, it’s about what you do next. It’s the discipline to adapt, the courage to reset, and the strength to keep going when the outcome is uncertain. The most resilient leaders don’t just endure pressure, they respond to it with awareness, intention, and growth.
Time Management Is a Lie. Here’s What Actually Moves the Needle.
Time doesn’t need managing. You do.
The truth is, you don’t have a time problem—you have a clarity, energy, and priority problem. Leaders don’t win by f illing calendars or chasing urgency; they win by protecting their attention, aligning with impact, and making intentional trades. Productivity isn’t progress. Impact is.
Discover how to stop “managing time” and start leading with focus, energy, and purpose.
The Viral Effect of Leadership
Leadership is a virus. What are you spreading? Every choice you make as a leader is contagious, shaping your team and culture. Discover how to intentionally spread positive behaviors that build trust and strengthen your organization. #ViralLeadership #LeadershipImpact #OrganizationalCulture
I Have Some Feedback for You.
As a leader and coach, I have seen many struggle with offering feedback. Frankly, it took me a long time to overcome my own fear of delivering feedback clearly and effectively to the people I work with.
Leaders often fear giving feedback because they worry about causing discomfort, being disliked, or being misunderstood. They may also fear potential retaliation or the possibility of demotivating the recipient. However, with self-awareness, courage, and effective feedback skills, these fears can be managed.
The Power of Asking for Help: An Underrated Skill Every Leader Needs
Asking for help is often seen as a weakness in leadership. We’re conditioned to think that strong leaders are the ones who have all the answers, who can solve any problem and rise to any challenge without assistance. But asking for help can be one of the most underrated, and powerful skills a leader can have.
How to Lead When It Feels Like You’re Crashing
A client of mine once told me that learning to fly a plane is a lot like doing drugs.
“It gets you high, it’s expensive, addictive, and it can kill you.”
That alone had my attention. But what he said next hit even harder…
There's No Such Thing as Authentic Leadership: The Unsettling Truth and the Powerful Alternative
There's a buzzword that's been making the rounds for quite some time now and you’re likely no stranger to it: authenticity.
Why Mindset is the First Thing to Change if You Want Change to Happen
Change. It's a six-letter word that can evoke a myriad of emotions. Excitement. Fear. Hope. Anxiety. But regardless of how it makes you feel, one thing is certain: change is inevitable.
2024 Summer Reading Recommendations for Leaders
Whether you're looking to challenge your thinking, improve your communication skills, or simply get lost in a captivating story, there's something here for everyone.
The Wisdom of Wounds: How to Make Sure Your Failures Lead to Success
Here's a simple process to turn your pains into a wisdom inventory that leads to wins.
How to Win When it Feels Like You’re Losing in Your Leadership
Winning is not about never making a mistake. It's about never letting a mistake define you.
How do the best leaders deal with chaos?
In times of chaos and uncertainty, leaders need to rise to the challenge and transform turbulent situations into opportunities for growth and progress.