Do you know the feeling when you’re all aces? A few years ago, I had one of those days. I’d built a session I was truly proud of: a full-day senior leadership team retreat with a client I loved. It felt like my version of Abbey Road, great content, seamless transitions, the fullest expression of … Learn More
My bike’s been collecting dust for two years. Then, after watching my son complete a major goal of his own, something in me stirred. His accomplishment reminded me of who I am at my core: an athlete to the bone. So I pulled out the tire pump, got out the grease, and hit the trails. … Learn More
There’s a sadistic little saying in the Marine Corps: “Pain is weakness leaving the body.” I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately, because my son Judge is in his fifth week of Officer Candidate School. But before I get to that, let me take you back a few years. When Judge was a freshman … Learn More
My 4:00 a.m. alarm wasn’t subtle. When it went off, every fiber in my being rejected the notion that I had to get out of bed. My husband was out of town, and I had a grad school final to finish before my boys, then ten and five, woke up and asked for waffles. It … Learn More
There’s a saying in the Marine Corps that has stayed with me long after I hung up my uniform: Mission first, people always. It sounds simple. But for leaders navigating the real demands of business, it captures one of the most meaningful tensions you’ll ever manage. Imagine a long line. On one end: culture, connection, … Learn More
Reality hits this time of year. Goals are finalized, execution begins, and the pushback starts. Your team insists the targets are too high. Rumbles ripple through the organization—leadership is crazy, the market can’t support it, competitors are too strong, technology can’t move fast enough. As a leader, you must listen. But you cannot cave, apologize, … Learn More
My brother took his life when he was in his early twenties. I was rocked to my core. At the time, my husband—a fellow Marine—was deployed to Africa. I was alone in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. No close friends nearby. No close family. Just me, navigating a darkness so heavy that even going through the … Learn More
I made a holiday mistake a few years ago. I bought wrapping paper with glitter on it. At the time, it seemed festive. Magical, even. The presents under the tree shimmered. Everything sparkled. Christmas morning arrived, and my kids tore into their gifts with the kind of joyful abandon only kids can manage. And then—glitter … Learn More
I just completed my last live workshop of the year – a great half-day session with the leaders at Montgomery County Public Safety Department. This event capped a busy year of keynotes, TTL conferences, coaching and consulting. Naturally, I celebrated with a glass of bubbles … but I always accompany my end of the year … Learn More
Every year, as holiday events appear on the calendar, leaders and employees alike quietly ask the same question: “Do I really need to go?” The answer: Yes — and not because of the food, the photo booth, or the ugly sweater contest. Your presence at your company’s holiday event carries far more weight than most … Learn More
The holidays have a funny way of putting us in the same room with people we love deeply… and people who can push every button we have. Most of us enter this season hoping for warmth, connection, and laughter. And yet, every year, the same thing derails family tables, workplace Slack channels, and group texts: … Learn More
Most high-achieving professionals are meticulous about setting quarterly targets, annual objectives, and strategic milestones at work. Sounds like you, right? You track metrics, conduct reviews, and course-correct with precision. Yet when the office lights dim and you head home, does that level of intentionality evaporate? If so, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Personal life … Learn More
