Leadership
Companies Rise and Fall on Leadership
Companies rise and fall on the competency and integrity of their leaders because leadership is the ultimate leverage point in any organization. Markets shift, technologies evolve, competitors emerge, and economic...
You Don’t Need to Be at the Top of the Organization to Lead It
Leadership is often confused with position. Titles, offices, and org charts can create the illusion that influence flows only from the top down. But in reality, organizations are shaped just...
Perseverance is Pivotal
Perseverance is an often overlooked quality in growing a career and becoming a successful leader. Talent may open doors. Education may provide tools and alumni networks. Opportunity may create momentum....
The Life-giving Power of Mentorship
Of all the relationships I developed during my career, the most impactful and lasting are with my mentors and mentees. From very early in life, I’ve been surrounded by people...
Owning Mistakes Builds Trust
Mistakes are inevitable in any business. No matter how experienced the team, how refined the process, or how advanced the technology, things will occasionally go wrong. What separates strong organizations...
Bible Study: Owning Our Mistakes
The Value of Truth, Accountability, and Restoration From the very beginning of Scripture, humanity has struggled with the temptation to hide mistakes instead of owning them. We fear consequences. We...
Countercultural: Forgiveness in the Workplace
We live in a culture that often celebrates grudges. In the workplace, people keep score. Someone gets overlooked for a promotion, left out of a meeting, criticized publicly, or blamed...