Beyond your comfort zone

The status quo is a seductive trap. It whispers sweet nothings about safety and predictability while stealing our growth potential. According to McKinsey’s research, 70% of change initiatives fail because people default to familiar patterns, even when those...

The masquerade of change

Change isn’t a costume party. It’s surgery on the soul. Every October, millions dress up, pretending to be someone else. The global costume industry rakes in $11 billion annually, proving how much we love temporary transformations. But real change?...

Personal evolution

One thing we can be assured of is change. It’s occurring constantly, in all facets, and rapidly. Little is standing still. Think about your own progression. Where were you a year ago versus today? Where is your organization today compared to a year ago? If you...

Familiarity: Friend or foe

Familiarity is a powerful force. The invisible hand keeps us in our comfort zones, resisting change even when we know it’s for the better. It’s why we backslide into old habits and cling to the status quo. But there’s a force even more potent than...

A mirror of accountability

The success or failure of any system, tool, or initiative within an organization is directly tied to the leader’s commitment and discipline in using it. If your team isn’t embracing a new framework, the first place to look isn’t at them—it’s at...