Weekly Posts and Insights
The Power of Silence (and Writing)
In a world of nonstop noise, true leadership sometimes requires silence. This post explores how journaling and intentional reflection—anchored in the practices of Resonant Leadership—can deepen self-awareness, build resilience, and support authentic leadership growth. Drawing from real retreat experiences and the research of James Pennebaker and Brené Brown, it offers practical tips for starting a journaling habit that heals and empowers.
Influence Starts Within: Influence is Self-Confidence in Action
Influence in leadership begins with a grounded sense of self-confidence—not arrogance, but clarity about one’s values, voice, and impact. When leaders doubt their influence, it often stems from internal narratives rather than external evidence. By exploring personal strengths, seeking honest feedback, and aligning with purpose, leaders can reclaim their presence and lead with authentic influence.
We Hire on Resumes, We Retain Through Relationships: Becoming an "Employer of Choice" on a Limited Budget
In this post, I reflect on my panel presentation where I shared practical, low-cost strategies for becoming an employer of choice through trust, leadership flexibility, and purposeful engagement. I emphasized that retention is driven by relationships—not resumes—and introduces frameworks like CAMP motivation, Greenthumb Leadership, and belief-behavior conversations.
Resilient Warrior Leader: In Review and In Action
Over the past few months, we've explored the many dimensions of the Resilient Warrior Leader—a modern leader who draws from inner strength, leads with presence, and builds endurance for both the battlefield of business and the quiet moments of reflection. Now, as we close this powerful series, we offer a final credo and a call to action for those ready to embody resilience not as a buzzword—but as a way of life.
Resilient Warrior Leader: Compassion as the Compass
In this Resilient Warrior Leader post, we explore compassion as a vital internal compass for leaders navigating uncertainty and building trust. Using the L.E.A.D. framework—Look, Empathize, Acknowledge, Decide—readers are invited to slow down, pay attention, and take meaningful action rooted in empathy. The post emphasizes that compassion isn’t soft; it’s strategic, renewable, and essential for resilient, community-centered leadership.
Hope: The Resilient Warrior Leader’s Secret Weapon
Continuing our Resilient Warrior Leader entry, we explore hope as a structured, strategic leadership tool, not just a feel-good emotion. Drawing on C.R. Snyder’s Hope Theory, Brené Brown’s insights on resilience, and Jim Collins' Stockdale Paradox, the post shows how real hope is forged in struggle and grounded in action. Ultimately, hope—paired with faith—is positioned as the courageous, necessary energy leaders need to move teams forward, especially in uncertain times.
Building Resilience Through Practice, Habits, and Daily Discipline
Practice alone isn’t enough; making practice a habit is where real transformation happens. True grit—the ability to persevere through adversity—and real resilience depends on small, repeated acts. Over time, these acts build into powerful capabilities.
Resilient Warrior Leader: The Passion to Persevere
This post explores the deep connection between leadership, passion, and perseverance, emphasizing that true passion often involves sacrifice and sustained effort. It highlights the importance of deliberate practice and renewal in avoiding burnout and achieving a state of flow. Ultimately, resilient leaders are those who pursue purpose with grit, balancing passion with intentional self-care and growth.
Mastering the Mind: Leadership Presence Through Mindfulness and the Johari Window
In the latest installment of the Resilient Warrior Leader series, I dive into the mental terrain of leadership—where mindfulness meets the powerful framework of the Johari Window. Too often, we push through stress and call it strength. But neuroscience tells us otherwise: chronic stress shrinks our capacity to lead with clarity, empathy, and presence.
Leadership Requires Renewal: 7 Recovery Strategies for Top Performers
I’ve long been fascinated by the human body—its capacity for endurance, resilience, and renewal. It’s truly one of God’s greatest gifts: a self-healing, constantly adapting machine. But like any machine, if we don’t put gas in the tank, oil on the pistons, or do regular 10,000-mile tune-ups, we risk breakdown.
Leadership is no different.
The physical and emotional taxation of leadership is real—and too often overlooked.