by jcole | Sep 4, 2025 | Inner Alignment & Integrity, Organizational Culture, Servant Leadership
In many circles, vulnerability is still seen as weakness. Leaders are taught to “never let them see you sweat,” to maintain control, and to project confidence at all costs. But this myth will cost us a lot—trust, connection, and influence. Though we believe our...
by jcole | Aug 22, 2025 | Blog, Inner Alignment & Integrity
Growth-oriented leaders don’t just work hard—they think hard. They pause, reflect, and ask questions that challenge their assumptions, clarify their direction, and deepen their impact. As John Maxwell writes in The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, “You only get...
by jcole | Aug 6, 2025 | Inner Alignment & Integrity, Mental Health
What if the job you dreamed of—one that pays well, earns respect, and gives you a platform—still leaves you feeling empty? That’s exactly what happened to Rainn Wilson, the actor who played Dwight Schrute on The Office. At the height of his career, with millions...
by jcole | Jul 22, 2025 | Blog, Inner Alignment & Integrity, Mental Health
Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse. Sometimes it looks like success. It looks like the leader who’s always “on,” always available, always performing—but quietly unraveling inside. It looks like the high achiever who’s built a thriving career but lost touch with...
by jcole | Jul 10, 2025 | Blog, Stress Management
Have you ever ended a week feeling exhausted—but unsure what you actually accomplished? If so, you may be caught in the myth of time management—the belief that better scheduling will solve your stress, inefficiency, or lack of fulfillment. But here’s the truth: time...
