The Playbook for Leadership: Why Meanness Should Never Be a Strategy
This past weekend, we wrapped up another basketball season. It should have been about teamwork, sportsmanship, and growth. Instead, we faced a team notorious for playing dirty—not just physically, but in spirit. Last year, when we played them, one of our varsity girls was hit so hard she landed on her head, suffering a severe […]
The Visionary Leader’s Playbook for 2025
As we step into the third week of 2025, every leader—whether on the basketball court or in the boardroom—needs a solid playbook. This isn’t just a metaphor; it’s a strategy. A well-crafted playbook outlines your goals, the steps to achieve them, and how to adapt when things don’t go as planned. Let’s explore how you […]
Read This If You Want More Business: Communication is the Key to Being a Badass, Unstoppable Success
Imagine this: you’ve been in a six-month conversation with a business partner, hashing out every detail about software implementation, working through the logistics, and aligning your company’s vision. Then, two days before the deal closes, BAM—your partner casually drops in their fee like it’s no big deal. Surprise! Except it is a big deal. Nobody […]
From Vision to Execution: Building a Plan That Sticks
The scoreboard read 77–59. Not in our favor. But sometimes, the most powerful lessons in leadership aren’t found in the thrill of victory – they’re uncovered in moments of challenge, when you’re pushed beyond your comfort zone, staring down opponents who seem to have every advantage. Last Thursday, I saw this play out firsthand as […]
Think Bigger: Why Your 2025 Vision Needs a Major Upgrade
Last week, I had the opportunity to watch my son’s basketball team as they headed out to play two teams in West Wendover, a town near Nevada’s eastern border with Utah and the iconic Bonneville Salt Flats. For a little context, Nevada is a massive state, and no, Reno and Vegas are not neighbors! As the bus […]
Beyond Seasonal Gratitude: Making Kindness a Year-Round Practice
“I’ll be more grateful next year” is a promise we often make to ourselves.
But here’s the truth: Great leaders don’t wait for January 1st or the holiday season to practice gratitude.
In my latest blog post, I explore why the “season of gratitude” mindset might actually be holding us back from building stronger teams and deeper connections.
Key insights:
– How daily micro-moments of appreciation transform workplace culture
– Why traditional “end-of-year” recognition often misses the mark
– Simple practices that turn gratitude into a leadership superpower
Real examples of how consistent appreciation drives team performance
The best part? These aren’t complex strategies requiring massive change. They’re small, intentional actions that compound over time.
One client started sending three appreciation notes every Monday morning. Within six months, her team’s engagement scores doubled.
Another implemented a “capture the moment” practice in team meetings. Productivity increased, but more importantly, team trust reached new heights.
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What’s your take? How do you make appreciation a daily practice rather than a seasonal event?
Happy Holidays! 
Leadership Lessons from Life’s Special Moments
What do a powder day in Tahoe, a Gordon Ramsay dinner, and exceptional leadership have in common? More than you might think!
While celebrating my 23rd anniversary this weekend, I discovered striking parallels between great service experiences and successful leadership. From the slopes to the dining room, one thing became clear: when teams truly understand their mission, magic happens.
In my latest newsletter, I share how these personal moments revealed crucial insights about:
Mission alignment in high-performing teams
The critical choices leaders face with underperforming team members
Why exceptional service is never an accident
As we approach 2025, it’s time to evaluate: Does your team truly understand and embrace your mission? 
The Final Sprint: Leading Your Team Across the Year-End Finish Line
♀️ Twenty days until 2024 ends. Are you coasting or sprinting to the finish line?
A recent turkey trot taught me a powerful lesson about leadership and determination. As I rounded that final corner, I had a choice: maintain pace or push harder.
That decision to accelerate led to placing 5th in my age group – but more importantly, it reminded me why great leaders never ease up when the end is in sight.
Your team is watching. Are you showing them it’s time to wind down, or inspiring them to finish strong?
Read my latest thoughts on leading with purpose during these crucial final weeks in the newsletter 
The Power of Vision: A Thanksgiving Reflection and Looking Ahead to 2025
As I reflected this Thanksgiving, a simple question sparked a powerful realization: our ability to envision our future shapes our success. Research shows that entrepreneurs who use vision boards are 76% more likely to align with their goals. Ready to make 2025 your breakthrough year?
Join me on December 4th – go to my website leaptoyoursuccess.com to register for an exclusive vision-crafting session, or book a 1:1 to create your personalized success roadmap. The most successful journeys begin with a clear destination. Let’s craft yours. ✨ 
The Lost Art of Human Connection in Business: Why Technology Can’t Replace a Handshake
“REPRESENTATIVE!!!!” screams into phone
Sound familiar? 33 years ago, United Airlines nailed it with their “Loss of a Client” commercial. A client of 20+ years left because “we did business with phones and faxes instead of people.”
Fast forward to 2024: Replace faxes with chatbots and auto-DMs. Same problem, different technology.
Here’s a radical thought: What if we stopped trying to automate everything and started having real conversations again?
☎️ Pick up the phone
☕️ Schedule that coffee
Look people in the eye (yes, even on Zoom)
Because while AI can simulate conversation, it can’t replace genuine human connection.
Read my full thoughts on why human connection matters more than ever: click below.
What do you think? Are we letting technology create distance in our business relationships? 