Category: Leadership

What works for others might not work for you. You don’t need their formula; you need your own flow. Learn from them, but don’t imitate them. We don’t need a replica—we need you. Work in a way that works for who you really are, not who you wish you were.

It wasn’t until the third story of what’s now the Leaning Tower of Pisa that builders realized the foundation wasn’t solid. But they kept building. Building on a weak foundation never works. You can’t fix what’s broken by doing more of what broke it. Admitting what’s broken isn’t failure — ignoring it is.

Striving for more can leave you with less. The unchecked drive to be better and accomplish more, while well-intentioned, can leave you with a full schedule and an empty soul. Balance what stretches you with what restores you.

I did a thing this weekend. I’ve been toying around with shaving my beard for a while. I’ve had some kind of facial hair for 10 years and wanted to see what it would be like to go around clean shaven for a while. I felt really nervous about shaving my beard off. Having a … Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Try Something New

  "Let us test and examine our ways..." - Lamentations 3:40 (AMP) This time of year is great for reflecting on last year and dreaming and planning for the year ahead. Socrates once said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." We must make time to reflect on the past in order to prepare for … Continue reading 6 Questions to Evaluate Last Year and Start This Year Right

  Being the youngest person in the room can be hard. Sometimes it feels like everyone knows exactly what they're doing while you're filled with doubt and insecurity on the inside. I remember when I first started out as a leader. I was at a networking lunch with several leaders from various organizations. I was nervous and … Continue reading 5 Ways to Gain Influence as a Young Leader