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My goal is to write things to inspire you, challenge you, and help you become the best human and leader you can be
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The assessment that changed the game for me and our team
It’s shocking to me it’s not well-known in the leadership space because it’s been so huge for us.
How I revamped our stay interviews
When you take the time to ask yourself these questions, the answers can help you see whether these things still serve you or if they need to evolve.
The key to an entrepreneurial mindset
Gary’s message and the stories he shared helped me see my journey as an entrepreneur in a totally new light.
5 things I no longer chase after 19 years as an entrepreneur
I’ve learned that hustling isn’t the only way to success—and in fact, if you’re not careful, hustling too hard can hinder you.
What really helps you move on from failure
The people who have the courage to keep trying after they mess up are usually the most successful in the end. But, of course, that’s easier said than done.
WHAT STRESSFUL SITUATIONS CAN TEACH US ABOUT MINDSET
I wasn’t looking forward to it, but I knew the situation was out of my control.
The problem with polite lies
Comments like these usually fly under the radar because we say them so casually, we’re not fully conscious of our words when we say them.
How to turn small talk into real talk
Once you get an answer that seems to have some passion or energy around it, you’re off to the races.
Receiving compliments is a skill
In the moment, I found myself unable to accept a single one of their sweet words.
Not all wins feel good in the moment
A few weeks ago, while training for my next race, I had one of those days where everything just clicked.
The assumption that almost derailed my Friday night
I told myself that if this hadn’t been a family movie night, I definitely would’ve said something about it. But because it was about being together as a family, it wasn’t an option.
The line between protecting your work and stalling it
Have you ever struggled to collaborate on something that’s really important to you?
Almost a year later, I kept my promise
I told myself that if I ever saw this woman again, I would tell her everything I wished I’d said.
Learning to move at the speed of my energy
For a while now, I’ve been practicing a different, much slower pace—and I’ve never felt more aligned, at peace, and accomplished.
The day I trusted my gut over my agenda
It’s an example of what’s possible when you set aside your ego, lean into self-trust, and lead from a place of genuinely wanting to serve.
You never know who you’re inspiring
The part of the race that turned out to be the most special happened because of a complete stranger.
When friendship and work intersect: My tips for navigating tricky dynamics
The elephant in the room is that friendship-plus-work can be complicated: competing roles, shifting power dynamics, feedback, boundaries—it all gets harder to navigate the more you know and care about a person.
Is innovation your team’s biggest strength or its Achilles’ heel?
This company’s story shows what can happen when innovation goes unchecked and what’s possible when a team intentionally makes innovation a part of its culture and identity.
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