Tag: Leadership Lessons
Real-world leadership takeaways from HR, military, motherhood, and faith—written to guide and encourage others.
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The Glory Rests on Big Steppers
Not everyone can carry what you’re called to build—and that’s okay. In this post, I reflect on what it means to take bold, obedient steps even when they feel lonely or misunderstood. With a personal tribute to my husband Desmond this Veterans Day, I explore the quiet strength it takes to keep building, not for… Read more
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Maybe I’m Supposed to Create Anyway
What if the question isn’t “Should I create?”—but “Why am I still waiting?” This post explores how fear, overconsumption, and people-pleasing can hold us back… and how one woman, one story, and one more confirmation reminded me to start anyway. Read more
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What If the Gift Wasn’t Natural—But Still Mine?
I’ve always written—but rarely shared. For years, I believed my gifts had to come naturally to be real. But what if the most powerful callings are the ones that stretch us beyond what feels safe? This post is a reflection on rediscovering my voice, reclaiming my gifts, and learning to trust grace more than talent. Read more
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When Overthinking Feels Holier Than Obedience
I’m still growing into my authentic self—learning to lean into fear, loosen my grip on perfection, and trust that God shows up when I move. This post is for the overthinkers, the planners, the ones who pray long and act slow. The mantle still works—but it only works if you work it. Read more
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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. This made me reflect on the concept of leadership shadows and how our actions as parents can influence our children. According to Lily, I am made of cake. Read more