Why Writing a Leadership Book Is the Ultimate Professional Development Journey
What if the most powerful leadership development journey wasn’t found in a classroom, a seminar, or an executive training program, but in writing a book? For decades, we’ve been told that the path to leadership mastery lies in accumulating degrees, certifications, and attending high-powered workshops. And while these certainly provide value, they have a fundamental […]
Not Every Misfit Means It’s Toxic, When Culture Isn’t the Problem
The Misfit Myth: Unpacking the Real Story “This place has changed. It’s not what it used to be.” The words were heavy. I was in conversation with a respected leader reflecting on his growing discomfort inside the very organization he helped build. A new CEO had arrived. The brand had been refreshed. The culture was […]
The Power of Quitting – Why Letting Go Is Sometimes the Boldest Move
Some Things Have to End for Better Things to Begin People glorify perseverance as the ultimate key to success. We celebrate the ones who “never give up,” who push through obstacles no matter the cost. But what if the real key to growth isn’t just endurance, but knowing when to quit? Daniel Abrahams’ recent post struck a chord […]
The Exception Code of Leadership – How Adversity Polishes Greatness
Steve Jobs once shared a simple yet profound story. As a boy, his neighbor showed him how ordinary rocks, rough and unpolished, could be transformed into something smooth and refined, not by cutting away at them, but by placing them in a can with grit and tumbling them together. The friction, the pressure, and the constant […]
Restorative Accountability – A Leadership Framework for Balancing Results with Humanity
Leadership often demands tough decisions, but few are more challenging than addressing underperformance. For many, the instinct is to default to punitive measures: “If they can’t perform, they can’t stay.” But exceptional leadership, the kind that drives lasting results, requires something more nuanced: Restorative Accountability. This approach doesn’t just ask, “Why did this person fail?” […]
Iron Sharpens Iron – Building a Community of Exceptional Leaders
Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” These words carry a powerful truth about the journey to greatness: no one becomes exceptional alone. Growth, refinement, and excellence are forged in connection with others, through the challenges they bring, the lessons they teach, and the support they provide. This principle lies […]
Dissent Is a Gift. Comfort Is the Trap.
Success can be a dangerous thing. Not because it’s fleeting. Not because it’s hard to achieve. But because when it shows up, loud and consistent, it creates its own echo chamber. I’ve been there. A leadership role with high-performing teams, targets crushed quarter after quarter, meetings that finished early because everyone was aligned. It felt […]