The 5 Questions Every Growth-Oriented Leader Should Ask Themselves Weekly

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...

5 Myths of Leadership Burnout

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...

The Myth of Time Management: Why Executives Need to Manage Their Life, Not Their Calendar

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...

Leading Through the Fog: How to Make Tough Calls Without Losing Your Soul

by jcole | Jun 26, 2025 | Blog, Servant Leadership

Leadership isn’t tested when the path is clear. It’s tested when the fog rolls in—when the stakes are high, the options are murky, and the pressure to please or perform threatens to pull you off course. If you’re an executive, a mission-driven manager, or a...

The 80/20 Rule of Communication: Focus on What Actually Moves People

by jcole | Jun 19, 2025 | Blog, Communication Skills

Have you ever walked out of a meeting wondering, “Did anything I just said actually land?” You’re not alone. Many leaders—especially those who care deeply about their mission—spend hours crafting messages, writing emails, or preparing presentations, only to feel like...