Leadership, Control, and Ego

When High Standards Quietly Turn Into Control I’m writing this from personal experience. I was the high achiever with internal standards so high that I believed only I could get it right.Only I could lead the team the “right” way.Only I could protect outcomes. At the time, I thought this was excellence.Drive.Responsibility. But experience —Continue reading “Leadership, Control, and Ego”

Power, Avoidance, and Comfort

If You’re Leading Change, Accountability Is the Part You Can’t Skip In the world of change, we spend a lot of time talking about how uncomfortable change can be. And that’s true — but it’s incomplete. Most people want change.What they struggle with is the cost of change. That cost shows up first as theContinue reading “Power, Avoidance, and Comfort”

Leadership Thursday: Leading Through the Grey

We romanticize leadership decisions far too much. People imagine a leader standing confidently at a crossroads, pointing toward the “right” path with absolute clarity.But in real operations, finance, logistics, and frankly… life? ⭐ **There is rarely a “right” answer. There is only “grey.”** Grey decisions.Grey outcomes.Grey data.Grey trade-offs. And this is where true leadership happensContinue reading “Leadership Thursday: Leading Through the Grey”

⚙️ Fix It Thursday: The Power of Micro-Fixes

Why You Shouldn’t Wait for a Big Project to Make Change — Small Fixes Create Momentum Let’s be honest — we all love a big project.The kickoff meetings, the roadmaps, the slide decks, the buzz of “transformation.” But here’s the truth most leaders won’t say out loud:Big projects often fail because everyone’s waiting for someoneContinue reading “⚙️ Fix It Thursday: The Power of Micro-Fixes”

Friday Reflection: Navigating the Storms of Professional Challenges

As we wrap up another week in the ever-changing landscape of our professional lives, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the trials and tribulations we’ve encountered along the way. In the world of work, setbacks are not just common occurrences; they’re practically a rite of passage. From unexpected hurdles to daunting client expectations, theContinue reading “Friday Reflection: Navigating the Storms of Professional Challenges”