A Leadership Reflection on Communication Channels One of the biggest blind spots leaders face isn’t what they communicate—it’s how their communication is received. In every organization, messages travel through multiple channels: email, meetings, texts, chats, hallway conversations, and now digital platforms that never existed a decade ago. But not every channel delivers clarity. Not every

I’ve been drawn to St. Francis de Sales for years now. Something about him—his gentleness, his wisdom, his practical spirituality—kept nudging me to learn more. A few years ago, I chose him as my Saint of the Year and asked him to pray with me and for me as I wrote my book On the

As a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a dual‑certified Life and Leadership Coach from the Professional Christian Coaching Institute, I spend much of my time helping people navigate conflict, strengthen communication, and build healthier relationships — at work, at home, and in their communities. Over the years, one truth has

Every organization today is feeling the pressure: rapid change, talent shortages, rising expectations, and teams that need more support than ever. The common response is, “We need more leaders.” But the real truth is sharper than that. We don’t just need more leaders — we need better leaders. Better leaders aren’t created by accident. They’re

Always Be Connecting, Communicating, and Collaborating Mackinac Moments: Connections, Conversations & What I Learned One of my personal mantras has guided me through every stage of my career: Always be connecting, communicating, and collaborating with your community. It’s simply another way of saying network with purpose—and those relationships are instrumental in advancing our careers, strengthening

In a world obsessed with speed, disruption, and “what’s next,” the CliftonStrengths theme of Context often gets overlooked. But in leadership, management, and even sales, Context is one of the most quietly powerful strategic strengths a team can have. People strong in Context don’t just remember the past — they understand the story behind it.

Every leader is creating culture—whether they mean to or not. And it’s not just in the big moments like strategic plans or retreats. It’s in the smallest interactions: a quick email, a hallway check-in, a meeting you rush into, even the silence you didn’t realize you communicated. Your culture isn’t written on a wall—it’s written

By Vanessa Denha Garmo Ash Wednesday is one of the boldest days of the Catholic year. We step into churches, receive ashes on our foreheads, and walk back into the world visibly marked by our faith. It’s a simple sign with a profound message: We are dust. We are sinners in need of mercy. We