Authentic leaders expend energy when it isn’t required to protect energy when it is needed the most.

The person most fit to carry the responsibilities of a leader is the most humble and willing to serve.

In order to address strife appropriately, it is important to understand what prompts it: selfishness, pride, and self-sufficiency.

Sometimes being disliked is an indication you stood up for the right in the face of opposition.

Success comes after happiness, not the other way around.

One of the big signs of burn out is when employees who previously shared their thoughts no longer do.

We need to disabuse ourselves of the idea that exposing weakness will cause our followers to lose trust.

Those who regard their own judgment as supreme will fail. Guaranteed.

The fact that a difficult conversation has happened creates a pivot point for positive change.

What you believe about your people in your inner thoughts dictates how you treat them, which will provide a high or low bar they will reach.

A leader who does not face shame with courage and intentionality will always be a shadow of their potential self.

Racism doesn’t happen “out there” - it happens where leaders are. Be the leader that stops it.

It is better to fall forward than to choose to be stagnant or paralyzed.

Employee mental health is a must and will be top of mind for authentic leaders who desire to be with their team.

The fact that we observe more bullies than leaders tells us it is easier to be a bully than a leader. So how can you ensure you are a leader

You’ve heard how we should not return to what has been and embrace the new normal. But what does the new normal look like?

One of the easiest ways to compound a problem is to not go to the source.

The biggest mistake leaders can make after COVID-19 is to go back to the way things were.

Don’t waste precious time focusing on anxiety, rather work on what is in your control to reduce anxiety.

Being intentional about filling your cup every day is not selfish. It is necessary to serve, lead, and be with others in a healthy manner.