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 […]
The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership
Leadership is about connection, and true connection requires vulnerability. For me, that means letting my guard down and sharing aspects of my life—because at the end of the day, I’m human too. I face struggles, experience life’s ups and downs, and navigate challenges just like everyone else. When leaders remove the realness from the equation, […]
Embracing Leadership Through Example and Serving
Leadership can be challenging, and I often feel overwhelmed by everything involved in guiding a team toward a desired outcome. A leader’s role is to cast a vision, but I believe it’s not about pushing people—it’s about pulling them in. You help align their values and goals with the vision and then inspire them to […]
Leadership Is Influence, Not a Title
“Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.” – John C. Maxwell This quote resonates with me because it defines leadership in its purest form—not as a position of power, but as the ability to influence and inspire others. True leadership isn’t about authority or hierarchy; it’s about […]
Great Mentors Focus on the Whole Person, Not Just Their Career
Most people I talk to who have mentors say they are being mentored in either their career or faith. I think both are important, but an article from Harvard Business Review highlights the value of mentorship across all areas of life. As the article states, “most of the people currently acting as mentors aren’t having […]