Take the wins

When victory arrives, embrace it. The losses will come. They’re inevitable in any journey worth taking. But that winning day? That successful week? The period where everything clicked? Don’t let it slip by unacknowledged. We naturally tend to obsess over...

Yes, for now

Saying “yes” opens doors to connection. Saying “no” slams them shut. This tension sits at the heart of human interaction. Tim David’s research reveals why “yes” is the ultimate magic word – it’s hardwired into our...

Unmasking importance

We chase importance without ever defining it. We lump today’s urgent tasks with tomorrow’s strategic moves, never pausing to separate signal from noise. The most successful leaders don’t just prioritize—they obsessively question why something...

Meeting signals

The individual who cancels at the last minute, the team member who arrives unprepared, and the leader who schedules without clarity transmit unmistakable signals about their priorities and respect. Consider the regional VP who built his reputation not through grand...

Power moves

When conflict approaches, skilled leaders recognize the choice: escalate or elevate. The bullish executive who crushes opposition may win the battle but erodes the foundation of trust beneath them. History shows us repeatedly: Alexander the Great didn’t conquer...