The Leadership Edge

Why January Doesn’t Change People Leadership Does Every January, we do this thing. We tell ourselves this year will be different. We set goals. We write resolutions. We promise we’re going to work harder, communicate better, lead stronger, be more disciplined. And then life shows up. Not because we didn’t mean it. Not because we weren’t serious. But because resolutions don’t change people. They’re built on emotion, and emotion fades. Leadership doesn’t work that way. If there

An Honest Beginning Before I go any further, I want to start here clearly, honestly, and with respect. I deeply value and respect people of every belief, background, and tradition. I fully understand that many people do not recognize or celebrate Christmas, and I honor that. Our world is beautifully diverse, and when we choose understanding over judgment, we all grow stronger. And at the same time I won’t apologize for what I believe. My faith leads me to recognize, celebrate

The Weight of Leadership During the Holidays The holiday season has a way of revealing the true weight of leadership. Everything feels amplified: the expectations, the pressure, and the emotions people carry quietly into work each day. The year is closing, the pace has not slowed, and as leaders we are expected to keep moving forward while also recognizing that many around us are tired, stretched, and carrying more than they let on. This season does not remove responsibility