As we approach Thanksgiving, many of us take a moment to appreciate the people, memories, and experiences that shaped our year. It is a natural season for gratitude. Yet there is one area we almost never pause to acknowledge. We rarely recognize our own strengths. The strengths that come so naturally you hardly notice them. The strengths that make you who you are in every room you walk into. The strengths that quietly influence the way people rely on you. Your ability to unde

On November 11, we honored Veterans Day - a time to recognize those who’ve served with courage, discipline, and a deep sense of purpose. Their example reminds us of a powerful truth: Leadership isn’t defined by a title, but by service, integrity, and impact. In every organization, there are professionals who embody that same spirit - those who take initiative, support their teams, and quietly make things happen behind the scenes. Yet many of these high-potential individuals f

When the Clock Turned Back, What Will You Turn Toward? Daylight Saving Time ended on November 2 , and we “ fell back .” It was only an hour, but that extra hour invited us to slow down, breathe, and listen to the rhythm of our own leadership. For many leaders, time feels like the rarest resource. The inbox never stops. The meetings blur together. The next quarter is already here. But more often than not, it’s not time that’s missing, it’s clarity . The Leadership Trap: More T

Halloween is the season of masks, costumes, and disguises, but have you ever considered the masks you might be wearing at work?  As leaders, many of us hide our authentic selves, afraid of judgment, failure, or not meeting expectations. But the real courage isn’t in pretending. It’s in showing up as your true leadership self.. Imagine this:  A new leader stepping into their role feels uncertain. They mimic others’ styles, hide their natural strengths, and try to “fit in.” Mea

The best leaders don’t hide behind masks; they show up with the strengths that matter most. Leadership can feel like a costume party sometimes. We wear the mask of the “ always in control ” manager, the “ perfect performer ,” or the “ problem solver ” who never falters. And just like Halloween, the more we try to hide behind these personas, the further we drift from our authentic strengths. Before Halloween’s costume parade, consider this:  What authentic strength are you hid

There’s something about mid-October. The mornings are crisp, the air feels energized, and the world seems to invite action.  For leaders, this isn’t just the beauty of the season, it’s an opportunity . A chance to fire on all cylinders, harness your energy, and create real impact. But here’s the question: Are you really working with your strengths, or just through the motions? I’ve seen it countless times in my coaching sessions: leaders who are “busy” but not truly effective

With Indigenous Peoples’ Day approaching , we’re reminded that leadership has never been one size fits all. Across cultures and...

October reminds us that beauty doesn’t come from staying the same; it comes from transformation . Leadership evolves in the same way. Our...