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Earlier this week, I watched a video from Tyler Perry, and one of his key points was that in life, you would get to a point where you will want to either call it quits or delay your progress because of some unknown fear. His statement, “climb and maintain,” really hit me because that isContinue reading “Climb and Maintain”

I must remember that everyone will not share my ambition. One day I began the morning by asking one of my colleagues would he ever write a book. I did so because he and I both share an interest in reading. He said he never really thought about writing a book, but he believes itContinue reading “What makes you the expert?”

In his book, The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren states that there are three biblical life analogies. Life is a test; life is a trust, and life is temporary. I believe that this applies to leadership. Leadership is a test. No one leader has all the answers; however, we are tasked with solving complex problems,Continue reading “The Purpose-Driven Leader”

Disclaimer: The linked video may depict a skewed or biased opinion of therapists in general. This writer believes that therapists are genuinely amazing individuals that undertake years of training to understand and treat mental health disorders. This video was selected to highlight the use of shock value and its importance in today’s society. Did youContinue reading “Shock Value part one: How to Capture the Attention of Your Audience”

The point is this tool is focused on you. No finger-pointing. 100% self-discovery. The way I view this model is, the more both you and others know about you, the more self-aware you become.

I consider myself a people person. There’s no one that I cannot talk to. Regardless of their age, sex, nationality, or any other unique identifier, I’ve always been able to converse with anyone who is within my bubble. Before taking the strength finder assessment, I described this ability as a byproduct of being an extrovert.Continue reading “I am a Relator”

As a Gallup strength coach, I regularly help individuals take their top talents and transform them into powerful strengths. It’s incredible to witness the transformation from self-doubt and uncertainty to empowerment, ownership, and real clarity. These conversations always focus on the individual and I’ve found deep satisfaction in uncovering how top talents present differently fromContinue reading “The Power of the Maximizer”

As I grow and develop my leadership style, I reflect on the words of Max Lucado when he emphasized that people often attempt to follow and mirror others to shape their own lives. I believe there have been vital individuals in my development who have positively shaped my heart, values, and leadership ideologies. However, inContinue reading “Leaders Inspire”

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