This week, I’ve been working from home while supporting my husband through his recovery. It’s a different rhythm, laptop on the kitchen table, calls taken between medication reminders, strategy sessions happening alongside icepack rotations. It’s not glamorous,...
Every spring, there’s a moment where the energy of the new year starts to fade and the real work of the year settles in. I’ve felt it myself, that subtle shift from excitement to execution. That moment when you say to yourself, “Okay, now we’re really doing this.” And...
Leaders are often the last to acknowledge their own bandwidth. We push through, take on more, and quietly absorb the emotional and operational weight of the team. I’ve done it myself, the calendar fills, the decisions stack up, and suddenly I’m operating at a pace...
Someone recently asked me how 2026 was going. My honest answer: it has been amazingly intense. I love everything I’m doing, everyone I’m working with, and the pace of it all. But I’ll admit, there are moments when it feels heavy. I’m proud of how I’ve navigated the...
Valentine’s Day tends to get boxed into roses, chocolates, and dinner reservations, but at its core, it’s a day about intentional appreciation. It’s a reminder to pause, notice what matters, and express gratitude for the relationships that shape our lives. And...
Here’s a quiet truth most leaders won’t say out loud:Very few people enjoy hard conversations. Leaders don’t avoid them because they don’t care. They avoid them because they do, about relationships, morale, trust, and not wanting to make things worse. But...
Every January brings a wave of optimism. New goals. Fresh plans. Big intentions. But 2026 feels different. As I work with small and mid-sized businesses right now, I’m noticing a meaningful shift. Leaders aren’t just setting goals, they’re rethinking how they lead....
January is full of intention.New goals. New plans. New resolve.And while it’s tempting to overhaul everything at once, there’s one small shift leaders can make that won’t need reworking by February:Create clarity.Leadership clarity isn’t about having all the answers....
As 2025 winds down and we begin sketching out plans for the year ahead, many of us feel the familiar pull between ambition and reality. We’re encouraged to dream bigger, aim higher, and map out bold goals for January 1. But sometimes, overplanning feels like trying to...
As 2025 comes to a close, many small business owners and founder-led teams are reflecting on the year and asking an important question: How do I lead with more clarity, confidence, and capacity in the year ahead? If that question feels familiar, you’re not alone, and...