Tag: Leadership Lessons
Real-world leadership takeaways from HR, military, motherhood, and faith—written to guide and encourage others.
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When Silence Speaks Louder: The Power of Saying Nothing
Inspired by Matthew 27:11–14 There’s something strange—but sacred—about choosing not to speak. In Matthew 27, Jesus is standing in front of Pilate, facing accusations, betrayal, and a violent death. People who once cheered for Him are nowhere to be found. The crowd is shifting. And when Pilate asks Him a direct question, Jesus… doesn’t answer.… Read more
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You Don’t Need Everything to Do Anything: A Leadership Lesson in the Silence
There have been moments in my life where I didn’t act—not because I didn’t care, and not because I didn’t know what was right—but because I hesitated. I wanted more data. I didn’t want to rock the boat. I feared rejection, or being seen as “too much” in the wrong moment. One of those moments… Read more
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Finding My Voice (Out Loud)
Last week, I shared a post titled Why I’m Here: My “Why” and the Work That Chose Me. Writing it felt like exhaling—finally putting words to what’s been stirring in me for years. But even after I hit “publish,” something kept rising. Not a contradiction—more like a deeper layer. I realized that what I wrote… Read more
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The Wounds of Excellence: When Imposter Syndrome Meets Anointing
There’s a strange ache that comes with being excellent in a world that often rewards mediocrity—and punishes difference. I’ve felt it more than once. It’s that moment when you’ve done everything right, exceeded every expectation, and still feel like you have to prove you belong. Or worse—pretend you don’t. I didn’t always have language for… Read more
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What My 3-Year-Old Taught Me About Leadership Shadows (and Cake)
Last week, my daughter Lily brought home a Mother’s Day worksheet from daycare—the kind where kids answer questions about their parents in their own adorably unfiltered way. According to Lily, I am made of cake. My favorite food? Cake. The best thing I cook? Cake. My hobbies? Flowers and—you guessed it—cake. For the record, I… Read more
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Why I’m Here: My “Why” and the Work That Chose Me
I used to think clarity came first. That if I could just figure it out—my calling, my lane, my five-year plan—then I could move forward with confidence. But what I’ve learned over the past decade is that clarity doesn’t always come before action. Sometimes, it comes through it. This space exists because I finally stopped… Read more