What is hope, if not the possibility of a resentment? I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately—how hope can lift us, yes, but also how it can betray us when it’s pinned to outcomes we cannot control. When we place it outside ourselves. When it depends on someone...
One of the most profound lessons I’ve learned as a leader is that tension often arises not from what people do, but from what we expect them to do. This gap between expectations and reality can create frustration, miscommunication, and missed opportunities—not...
Performance reviews can often feel like formalities or, worse, dreaded evaluations we simply have to endure. But what if you could flip the script and turn your review into a golden opportunity for growth and clarity? One of my clients, Theresa, recently did just...
What does it mean to live your greatness? It’s a question I’ve been asking myself, not as a lofty idea, but as a real, tangible challenge. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been reflecting on what it takes to align with your gifts, face fears, and take meaningful steps...
Yesterday, I was watching an NFL documentary when something Kirk Cousins said stopped me in my tracks. Reflecting on a challenging season, he shared: “When I try to make things happen, it doesn’t work.” It struck me — not because I’ve ever played professional football...
