John C. Maxwell said, “If you run well but are unable to pass the baton to another runner, you lose the race.” This quote perfectly captures the essence of leadership. A leader’s job isn’t just to lead—it’s to prepare others to step up and lead as well. Leadership isn’t about holding onto the position; it’s […]

Leadership requires many qualities, but one of the most critical is the ability to stay calm. There is no room for drama in leadership. Drama occurs when there is an exaggerated emotional reaction to a situation—what some call the “drama gap.” The larger the gap between the situation and the emotional response, the more unnecessary […]

John Maxwell said, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” I believe this to be true. The first rule of leadership is taking responsibility. Whether leading a household, a company, a political office, or any team, the leader must own the outcome. When leaders adopt this mindset, they reclaim their power and refuse to be victims […]