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The Silent Confidence Killer (and How to Quiet It for Good) How do you quiet that relentless voice—the one that whispers, "You're not ready," just when confidence matters most? It's the same voice that brings thoughts like "They're probably more qualified" or "What if you fail… in front of everyone?" It doesn't shout—but it shows up at the worst possible times! Right before the big pitch. As you're about to speak up in the meeting. When you're considering going after that bold opportunity. It's called self-doubt, and it's one of the most silent and ...

The Bold Move You're Ready For— If You Make This One Mindset Shift There's a bold move that keeps calling to you. A decision that's been quietly tugging at you for weeks, maybe months. It lingers—nudging you in quiet moments, meetings, and those late-night reflections filled with frustration or longing. But still, you hesitate. Why? It's not because you lack ability. It's because you're waiting to feel 100% ready. You're waiting for the fear to disappear. You're waiting for the perfect plan, the ideal timing, or the green light from someone else. Here's the ...

Mid-Year Reset: Reconnect, Reassess, and Reignite Your Bold Vision We're halfway through the year. Are you fueling momentum or feeling stuck? Maybe your goals have taken a back seat to unexpected challenges. Maybe the energy you started the year with has fizzled under pressure. Or maybe you're checking boxes—but deep down, you know you've been playing it safe. Wherever you are right now, July offers a powerful opportunity for a reset. It's a natural midpoint, a chance to pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters. I call this your bold vision: the big, ...

The Best Leadership Advice I Almost Missed As June comes to a close, so does my Leadership Lessons series. Over the past month, I've explored leadership insights from quiet mornings, family game nights, unexpected disruptions, and even palm trees. If you missed any reflections, you can find them here. But today's reflection is different. It starts with advice I almost dismissed—until time and experience helped me see its value. The Advice I Almost Ignored Early in my career, I sat across from a Fortune 200 Financial Services CFO during an interview for a prestigious ...

Rooted and Resilient: Leadership Lessons from Nature The Nature of Leadership Last year, I sat at a beachside restaurant in Miami, savoring the ocean breeze and a quiet moment of reflection. As I gazed out, I noticed the palm trees swaying gently—graceful, steady, unshaken. The more I watched, the more I realized that their movement wasn't just beautiful; it was a lesson in leadership. Palm trees are uniquely built to withstand challenges. They move with the wind rather than resist it. They bend and adjust while remaining strong. And when the storm passes, they ...

Leading Through Disruption: 10 Lessons from the Latest Tariff Shifts Leadership Lessons Often Arrive In Unexpected Packages Leadership lessons don't always arrive neatly packaged. Sometimes, they emerge as breaking news—messy, high-stakes, and deeply human. Lately, the ongoing tariff uncertainty has been one of those lessons. Watching market fluctuations, reading conflicting policy updates, and hearing from clients across industries has stirred more than economic concern; it's triggered a deeper question: How do we lead well when the landscape keeps shifting? As a transformational leadership coach, I've learned that uncertainty isn't just a business challenge. It's ...

12 Leadership Lessons from a Family Game Night The Living Room Leadership Lab Leadership lessons often emerge in boardrooms or strategy sessions. But they also unfold in unexpected moments. During a recent trip to Nashville to visit my oldest son and his family, I landed in the middle of a leadership case study I never saw coming. The setting? My son's living room. The occasion? Family game night. The players? My grandchildren—ages thirteen, eight, five, and three—and a few enthusiastic adults. The game? Quiplash. A simple family game night became a vivid study of ...

What My Morning Coffee Taught Me About Leading with Intention Small Rituals Can Shape Big Leadership Moments Some of my most useful leadership insights haven't come from books or boardrooms. They've come from quiet, everyday moments—like making coffee before sunrise. This month, I'm exploring everyday leadership lessons. These insights come not from perfect plans or big titles but from being fully present in our lives. A conversation. A challenge. A mistake. A quiet moment. They all have something to teach us if we're willing to listen. Because the truth is, leadership isn't something we ...

Quiet Wins, Big Impact Reframing What Progress Looks Like Some progress turns heads. Other progress builds quietly behind the scenes. In leadership, we often celebrate the bold moves—the big decisions, the measurable results, the visible growth. But some of the most meaningful momentum happens out of sight. By the end of May, it's easy to wonder whether the effort is making a difference. The early-year energy has faded, the finish line isn't in view, and there may not be a milestone to show for all the work. This is where many leaders lose steam—not ...

How to Reignite Your Energy Without Burning Out What to Do When Leadership Starts to Feel Heavy Not every season of leadership calls for a sprint. Some seasons challenge you to sustain. And sustaining? That's not always easy. At the onset, you might feel energized, focused, and clear on what must occur. But then it happens. Long to-do lists. Shifting priorities. Unforeseen challenges. Slowly, your spark dims. You're still leading, showing up, and moving ahead, but work (and life) feel heavier than usual. The truth is, fatigue isn't always loud. It doesn't announce itself ...