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We Don’t Just Need More Leaders — We Need Better Ones
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 […]
Read MoreThe Power of Connection
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 […]
Read MoreThe Strategic Power of Context: Why the Past Is a Leader’s Secret Advantage
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. […]
Read MoreHow did you show up to work today?
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 […]
Read MoreMarked by Ashes: How Ash Wednesday and Public Witness Inspire Catholics in a Watching World
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 […]
Read MoreThe Hyper-achiever Saboteur: When Success Steals Your Joy
We live in a culture that celebrates achievement. Goals, milestones, and accomplishments are often seen as the ultimate measure of success. But there’s a hidden trap that many of us fall into—the hyper-achiever saboteur. On the surface, being a hyper-achiever looks admirable. You’re disciplined, driven, and constantly striving for the next win. Yet beneath that […]
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