Tag: coaching

  • Leading from the Middle: When You’re Young, Talented—and Not Taken Seriously

    There’s an unspoken tension in many workplaces today: younger professionals are eager to contribute, but they often find themselves caught in a strange no-man’s-land. They’re not entry-level anymore, but they’re not given full leadership authority either. They’re trusted… but not empowered. And on the other side, many seasoned leaders are quietly facing their own version…

  • The Missing Piece in Most Business Coaching: You

    So many coaches out there promise the golden ticket. They’ll show you their strategy to scale, their lead generation system, their way to make more money, faster. And sure, some of that works—especially if you’re wired like them, think like them, and carry the same drive or charisma. But here’s the problem: you’re not them. And that’s the part they miss.…

  • Great Leaders Take the Hits

    Leadership isn’t about self-preservation—it’s about protection, ownership, and shared strength. One of the greatest marks of a healthy leader is their willingness to take the hits for their team. I’ve seen it far too often: an employee makes a mistake—maybe even a public one—and leadership, feeling embarrassed or threatened, distances themselves. They may throw the…

  • When Purpose and Profit Align: Coaching the Vision Behind Restoration Now

    In a world where business and mission often seem at odds, every once in a while, a story comes along that reminds you they can walk hand-in-hand — with clarity, sustainability, and impact. That’s what it was like working with Josh and Nicole Roloff. In 2005, they launched a nonprofit called Restoration Now. Their vision was…

  • Why Great Leaders Don’t Just Lead — They Empower Others To

    There’s a quote I’ve heard many times in different forms, but it never stops resonating: “People will do your ideas, but they’ll die for their own.” It’s simple, profound, and a gut-check for anyone in leadership. It reminds us that while positional authority can move people, it’s ownership and empowerment that ignite passion. The Illusion…