Little Leadership Lessons

Solitude as a Leadership Superpower

Solitude as a Leadership Superpower

Solitude isn’t a retreat—it’s a step toward clarity, insight, and growth. Explore how embracing time alone can help leaders recharge, simplify, and reconnect with their inner wisdom.

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Me and Big Vic the Voyaguer in Ranier, MN

Creating Your Own Map in Times of Uncertainty

Leadership often means venturing into the unknown, much like the 18th-century voyageurs who navigated vast, unmapped waters. The best leaders don’t follow a map—they create one. Want to learn how embracing uncertainty can help you lead more effectively? Find out how you can apply these age-old lessons to modern leadership.

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The Mississippi Headwaters at Itasca State Park

The Power of Starting Small: Leadership Lessons from the Mississippi

The Mississippi River starts as a small stream, but over time, it grows into one of the world’s most powerful rivers. This transformation is a perfect metaphor for how great achievements often begin with humble, small steps. Whether you’re launching a new project or tackling a big goal, the key is to start small, stay focused, and embrace flexibility. Discover how taking that first step today could lead to something extraordinary tomorrow.

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coaching to discover more effective ways to lead

Have you ever gotten stuck in a “leadership sniff-hole”?

My little dog, Murphy, recently showed me how we can sometimes get stuck in one way of doing things. With her nose pressed against the fence, she was missing a much better approach. Leaders can do the same. Want to learn how coaching can help you discover new perspectives and lead more effectively? Find out more.

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Confessions of a (Recovering) Perfectionist: How Embracing Imperfection Made Me (and My Team) Better

How Embracing Imperfection Made Me (and My Team) Better

Perfectionism can be a huge barrier for leaders, especially when we’re caught up in the idea that everything must be flawless. But striving for perfection can hold us back. In this post, I share how my own perfectionist tendencies hindered my leadership growth and the practical strategies I used to overcome them. From embracing “good enough” to reframing failure, discover how you can break free from perfectionism and move forward with more confidence and clarity.

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