Character before competence

Last May, when Leeds United lost their Premier League promotion bid at Wembley Stadium, something remarkable happened. Instead of letting players disperse into their private pain, manager Daniel Farke gathered his devastated team for what was supposed to be a victory...

Being the adult

When do the adults need to show up? While we cannot force others to change until they are ready (see the blog, “When Change Happens”), and we must accept that reality, there are situations where, as an adult, you are responsible for making changes to...

Messy humans

We forgive ourselves instantly. Others? Not so much. It’s a minor blip when we stumble – “I was tired” or “It was just a bad day.” When others fail, we’re quick to assign character flaws – they’re incompetent,...

Puppy love

Puppies don’t analyze or judge. They don’t calculate ROI before showing enthusiasm. They engage fully, completely present. Your team craves that exact authenticity. Leaders chase sophisticated engagement strategies while missing this fundamental truth:...

Energy choice

We all interact with others daily. Every encounter presents a choice: regenerate positive energy through kindness or deplete yourself through negativity. History repeats this pattern. When Mother Teresa served Calcutta’s poorest, her energy expanded. When Viktor...