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When to Lead with Clarity, Not Control
"When you find no solution to a problem, it's probably not a problem to be solved, but rather a truth to be accepted.” This quote speaks...


The Power of Collective Clarity: A Leadership Lesson from the Fireflies
"Individual brilliance matters — but collective clarity transforms organizations." Not far from where I currently am, in the quiet...


From Nashville to Greenville: A Leadership Lesson on the Road
This past weekend, I set out on a drive from Nashville to Greenville—not really thinking about Father’s Day, just focused on the road...


Leadership and the Lonely Stage
Years ago, a good friend of mine tried to convince me to move to Nashville and pursue music more seriously. I didn’t make the leap at the...


What Not Selling a Painting Taught Me About Leadership
Paul was a business executive with a quiet passion for oil painting. He studied it in college, and despite the demands of raising three...


From the Bench to the Boardroom: A Pianist’s Reflection on Leadership
If you have ever played a piece by Chopin, you quickly learn—power isn’t about force. It’s not in the loud passages or the speed of your...


Stepping Into the Light: The Leadership Journey from Protection to Impact
Just like the lotus provides shelter to the fish, strong systems and traditions can protect leaders in their early growth. But protection...
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