Founders Often Tell Me They’re Chasing Perfection
Perfection doesn’t inspire people—presence does. When leaders let go of ‘perfect’ and choose clarity, listening, and humanity, they create the momentum and trust that teams actually follow.
The CEO Productivity System: How to Get More Done Without Burning Out
Over the years, I have met 100s CEO’s and they aren’t struggling because they don’t know what to do.
They’re struggling because they don’t have the energy to do it.
The World Doesn’t Reward Rest.
The world doesn’t reward rest.
It rewards output. Hustle. “Always on.”
But here’s the part we often forget: your body is keeping score, even when you ignore it.
CEOs, Your Energy is Your Company’s Most Underleveraged KPI.
Your energy sets the tone for your company. Stressed leaders create stressed teams—grounded leaders create grounded teams. Energy isn’t just personal, it’s cultural.
Leaders—Please Stop Avoiding Tough Conversations.
I have coached leaders at every level—from first-time managers to seasoned executives across industries and countries.
Recently, I spoke with a Director about a team member who had developed a negative attitude that was starting to impact team culture.
Culture Is Caught, Not Taught
Culture isn’t built in a slide deck—it’s built in your daily habits. People don’t follow what you say, they follow what you model. What habits do you want your team to catch from you?
When Was the Last Time You Actually Felt Rested?
Rest isn’t a luxury, it’s a leadership responsibility. A clear, creative, energized CEO makes sharper decisions and sees bigger opportunities. Normalize real rest so your company gets the best version of you.
Leaders Rarely Get Asked: “How Are You, Really?”
Leaders, from CEOs to the new manager, carry immense pressure to present as strong, composed, unshakable, kind, and focused.
But left unchecked can lead to pressure that accelerates burnout.
Time is Your Most Valuable Currency That You Hold.
I ask myself every day how I want to spend my time.
It is not: “Do I have enough time?”
It is: “Am I investing my time in what matters most?”
And when I am doing that most important thing, I try hard to be in the moment memorizing the details of the engagement or truly focusing on the task at hand.
Protect What Matters Most
Your focus. Your presence. Your human connection.
The bigger your company grows, the more demands fight for your attention.
Here’s the trap: if you try to do it all, you end up doing nothing that truly matters.
Roll With It
⏳ A few years back, I created a food show for a special group of people. I had absolutely no experience 😂 in this industry but my company wanted our department to find new ways to keep our community engaged during a stressful time.
📽 During the first episode, “the very FIRST one,” the one where my supervisor and peers gathered around to watch me complete a one-and-only “take,” something happened unexpectedly.
Finding Humor To Reduce Stress
Hey, mom, look at the rock concert!" my 23-year old son pointed out as we were hiking up Cowles Mountain yesterday.
I smiled and appreciated his humor and jest.
Humor is a character strength, one that is especially important when we are facing every day stress.
I am not speaking of poor humor, the kind that jabs at people in a teasing way. I am talking about clean, fun, dad jokes and silliness and belly laughter and joy.
I haven't always appreciated the dad jokes, I will not lie. But I now see the value in pure, plain silliness.
Laughing lightens the heart. It helps our brain relax and reset, so we can gain a different perspective while calming our body and, perhaps, getting closer to a faster resolution.
Look for the Beautiful Moments
Look for the Beautiful Moments… Witnessing the Plains Day Parade and Turtle Race Contest in Montana.
I share this because it is super important to have time to find joy in your every day.
As business owners, executives, and decision makers, we benefit when we create space to stop thinking about our work life and enjoy simple, beautiful moments from time to time.
Simple, beautiful moments that I experienced this weekend involved witnessing at least 65 excited children of all ages holding their freshly caught turtle from the nearby Clark Fork River waiting for the experienced auctioneer to call their number and place their numbered contestant in the center of a circle made from pink chalk drawn on the local bank's drive-through parking lot. So precious!
What is Your Non-negotiable?
On one of my calls this week, a client had discovered one of his non-negotiable habits. He said it improved his morning routine and enhanced his attitude during the day. What is your non-negotiable?
What is Behind Your Shoulds?
In a coaching session earlier this week, my client was sharing how he noticed that he was becoming more irritable around events NOT happening the way he expected them to happen. After several moments of active listening, we wandered into curiosity…
To Progress You Must First Struggle
In the book, “The Motivation Manifesto” by Brendon Burchard, there are so many amazing paradigm shifts and reframing thoughts. Here is one of my favorites that I share with my Start-Up Founder clients.
The Sword of Courage
All great people of history, all the heroes and leaders and innovators who lit humanity’s way out of darkness and ignorance, forged themselves the courage to overcome their internal conflicts when it mattered most.
Power of Social Health: 30:30:30 Rule
What is the 30:30:30 rule? I honestly don't remember where I learned this but when it is applied, it really helps with feeling connected and purposeful on many levels.
Pocket Dreams
What are some of your dreams you are holding deep in your pocket?
Monday: Minimalistic or Magnanimous?
It is Monday. Monday is a time for fresh goals for the week: renewed energy and focus.