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Why your help might actually be hurting

Last night, I had one of those eye-opening moments where I realized I was making the exact mistake I coach leaders to avoid. It was frustrating, humbling, and honestly, a little funny. But it also made me think—how often do we, as leaders, believe we're helping when we’re actually doing the opposite?

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The #1 Reason You’re Frustrated with Your Team

Have you ever felt like you weren’t getting the support you needed from your boss? Maybe they’re too busy. Maybe you feel like you shouldn’t need extra help. Or maybe you’ve convinced yourself they just don’t care. Before jumping to conclusions, consider this instead…

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Good News and Difficult News

I’ve been quiet here recently for personal reasons. A story I shared with you last year took an unexpected turn, and it has been my focus lately. The story brings both good news and difficult news.

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Are you more open-minded than the average person?

Did you know our brains are wired to resist uncertainty, often defaulting to what feels familiar and safe? This natural tendency makes us less open-minded than we might think. In this video, I share a comical personal story about how my husband and I fell into this very trap. Watch now to discover how you might be unintentionally stifling creativity or holding back progress—and how to change that!

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Slow Down to Speed Up

In this short video, I share a heartwarming story about a little boy in my Sunday school class who taught me an important lesson about slowing down to connect before diving into work. We could all benefit from being a little more like him...

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What happened when I asked for help

A few months ago, I shared the story of Eva, the daughter of dear friends, who is courageously battling terminal brain cancer. Eva’s dream is to leave a lasting legacy by creating a ninja warrior-style playground in our community. This week's video is inspired by the incredible response I received when I reached out to friends and local businesses for help with this effort.

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