When we say “Why am I training my boss?” we may be telling ourselves a story that quietly undermines leadership, culture, and our own influence. This reflection explores the mindset shift that changes everything.
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When Illness Becomes the Mirror, A Family Reflection
There are seasons in life that slow us down, whether we ask for it or not. Here in the Midwest, a heavy snowstorm has wrapped the world in stillness. Roads quiet. Calendars loosen. Time stretches. And in that quiet, reflection finds its way in. My mother is engaged in the fight of her life. MyContinue reading “When Illness Becomes the Mirror, A Family Reflection”
When Was the Last Time You Actually Tasted Your Food
When was the last time you actually tasted your food?
Not rushed through it or eaten it between obligations, but truly noticed it. This reflection explores how our transactional relationship with food mirrors how we show up with one another at work and in life, and how presence, gratitude, and kindness can transform both leadership and everyday moments. Sometimes the path back to being human starts with pasta.
Ally or Adversary: What Workplace Dynamics Reveal About Us
In the heart of the Palmer House Hilton, I discovered the complex dance of loyalty and insecurity that shapes leadership. This workplace was a crucible where power dynamics revealed themselves under pressure. It taught me the crucial balance between collaboration and competition, paving the way for my own growth.
The Promises We Keep, and the Cycles We Break
If you’ve ever set a goal, moved a boundary, and blamed yourself when it didn’t stick, this reflection will feel uncomfortably familiar.
Comfort and Joy
Comfort and Joy (When Comfort Is a Nut Roll, and That’s Perfectly Okay) Every year around the holidays, Greg and Shannon, “My brothers from another mother,” give us a nut roll. It has become a tradition. Five years running now. Same gift. Same quiet delight. We have moved to a different state, and they MAKEContinue reading “Comfort and Joy”
Soul Chemistry
Soul chemistry is real. Our bodies know who feels like safety and who feels like strain. If someone makes you breathe lighter, cherish them. If someone consistently tightens your chest, it is not your job to endure it. Protect your inner calm. Choose peace. Honor your nervous system.
Rewriting the Finish Line: Entering 2026 With Clarity, Compassion, and Alignment
Every year asks something new of us.Not louder effort, not tighter pressure, but honest reflection. The kind that invites us to examine who we have become, not just what we have accomplished. We enter January with big goals, bold lists, and fresh ambition. And somewhere between spring and fall, real life steps in, unexpected, demanding,Continue reading “Rewriting the Finish Line: Entering 2026 With Clarity, Compassion, and Alignment”
💔Acceptance vs. Resistance: What We Lose When We Refuse to Let Go
Resistance feels like strength, but it often robs us of peace. In this heartfelt reflection, Coach Jewel Quackenbush, MCC, shares what happens in the brain and body when we stop fighting reality, let the light in, and choose acceptance over control.
Not All Superpowers Require Capes, Some Just Manage Time, Emotions, and Chaos
Which executive superpower drives you, and which one’s holding you back?Sharpen what empowers. Soften what constrains. The six executive functions behind every leadership move. The Final Chapter of Our Executive Buzzword Series This is the last article in our three-part Executive Buzzword Series, a leadership reset disguised as a vocabulary lesson. We started with ExecutiveContinue reading “Not All Superpowers Require Capes, Some Just Manage Time, Emotions, and Chaos”
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