2026 Goal Setting Strategies That Actually Work (and a Goal Setting Worksheet to Get You Started)

The Problem With Most Goal Setting Every January, millions of people set resolutions… and most will abandon them by February. The reason? Resolutions lack structure. They’re built on emotion, not intention. Wishes like “I want to lose weight,” “make more money,” or “be happier” might sound inspiring in the moment, but they’re not a plan. [...]

By |2025-11-10T17:48:32-06:00November 10th, 2025|

Your 2025 Year in Review: Reflect Deeply, Reset Intentionally

As we step into the final days of the year, the best growth isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing a little better each day. In a world that pushes us to do and be more, the richness of life comes from going deeper in what really matters, not spreading yourself thin. It's where the [...]

By |2025-11-10T17:38:05-06:00November 10th, 2025|

Leadership Qualities: What Great Leaders Do (and How You Can, Too)

Leadership isn’t about a title. It’s about action. When we talk about “leadership qualities,” we’re referring to the habits, mindsets, and behaviors that enable someone to step up, guide others, and inspire the kind of action that delivers results. Whether you lead a team of two or two hundred, these qualities separate good leaders from [...]

By |2025-10-26T21:39:21-05:00October 26th, 2025|

Assume Positive Intent: Building Stronger Teams and Cultures

Picture this: A project manager sends a quick Slack message to their team late on a Friday afternoon. The message is short, maybe even a little abrupt: “Need the numbers for Monday’s meeting. Please send ASAP.” One team member reads it and feels attacked. “Why is she always on my case? Does she think I’m [...]

By |2025-09-16T21:07:00-05:00September 16th, 2025|

The Disciplines of a Godly Man: Building Habits That Last

What makes a man truly Godly? Recent weeks have had me reflecting more on the disciplines of a Godly man and how we show up spiritually today. The disciplines of a Godly man don’t involve luck and chance, or simply showing up at church on Sunday. A Godly man is shaped by daily choices, the [...]

By |2025-09-15T16:53:55-05:00September 15th, 2025|

My Morning Routine for Success: How I Start My Day on Purpose

There’s been a lot of buzz lately about morning routines. Everyone wants the secret hack, the quick fix that will unlock personal and professional success. The truth? There are very few real hacks. Growth takes work, and that work starts the moment you wake up. The time right after you wake up is a gift. [...]

By |2025-08-18T20:34:56-05:00August 18th, 2025|

How to Develop a Growth Mindset: Where to Begin

When Carol Dweck first introduced the idea of a growth mindset, she exposed something most of us already knew deep down: the way you think about yourself shapes what’s possible for you. If you believe your abilities are fixed, as in you’re either smart or not, talented or not, you’ll eventually hit a wall. But [...]

By |2025-08-17T20:20:03-05:00August 17th, 2025|

SMART Goals Examples: Turning Dreams into Achievable Plans

If you’re looking for SMART goals examples to inspire your own growth, you’re in the right place. We all have things we want to accomplish…big dreams, personal milestones, and changes we’d like to make. The problem is, too often our goals live in our heads as vague ideas. We say, “I want to get healthier” [...]

By |2025-08-17T20:21:24-05:00August 14th, 2025|

50 Growth Mindset Quotes to Fuel Your Purpose and Progress

Looking to fuel your personal growth, lead a stronger team, or simply stay motivated when things get tough? Growth mindset quotes are a powerful place to start. The right words can shift your perspective, reframe failure, and remind you that progress is always possible—with the right mindset. In this post, we’ve gathered 50 of the [...]

By |2025-08-18T20:36:32-05:00May 22nd, 2025|

The Resilience Lifecycle Framework: 5 Stages Every Leader and Growth-Minded Individual Should Know

In today's fast-moving world, disruption is constant. Resiliency is non-negotiable whether you're leading a team, running a business, or navigating your own growth. The 5 key stages of the Resilience Lifecycle Framework give you a roadmap to build resilience intentionally—not reactively. Originally developed by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support system reliability and application development, [...]

By |2025-05-22T21:54:01-05:00May 22nd, 2025|