“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” – Viktor Frankl

Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and renowned psychiatrist, knew something about the power of response over reaction. And right now,...

"The price of greatness is responsibility." - Winston Churchill's words reveal a timeless truth about leadership that resonates even more strongly today. In today's world of constant disruption, where challenges seem to multiply daily, this principle is critical.

To put it mildly, today's political...

"If you have a body, you're an athlete." As a personal trainer, I always told my clients this—not because they were competing at an elite level (although, let's be honest, tennis, golf, and most recently, pickleball can get pretty intense), but because they were engaged in the everyday challenges of...

What I'm about to say might ruffle some feathers, but here goes: Those heated emotional reactions dominating your social media feeds? They're often judgments masquerading as emotions, like wolves in very convincing sheep's clothing. It's not that our feelings aren't real—they absolutely are. But whe...

If you ever doubted the power of emotions, just take a look around. The world is running high on emotion—politics, business, social media, and even the conversations happening around your dinner table. Emotions drive decisions, shape policies, and influence leadership at every level.

And yet, many ...

Take a quick look at your team. Look at their faces during your next meeting, scan their body language, and notice their energy levels.

What do you see? What do you feel?

Let me share something that might explain what you're observing: Only 31% of U.S. employees are engaged at work – the lowest i...

It was a dark and stormy night… okay, not really. But it was dark outside, and the only storm brewing was inside me. I was in flight school, gripping the helicopter controls for dear life as I practiced flying with night-vision goggles for the first time. Every bit of knowledge I’d learned seemed to...

One moment, I was making it down the slope, heart racing as I heard my daughter yell, "You go, Mom!" The next, I was sitting in the ski patrol area nursing an aching wrist and a hefty dose of regret.

I’ll admit—I was hesitant to strap both ankles to one board. My old Army injury made me cautious. I...

If you have a body, you’re an athlete. And if you have a mind, you’re a leader.

When most people think about leadership, they picture someone commanding a team or organization. But leadership starts from within—it begins with leading yourself.

Self-leadership means having influence over your own t...

Introduction: A Season of Renewal for Everyone

In the Christian calendar, Lent is a period leading up to Easter, traditionally observed as a time for reflection, self-examination, and preparation. It commemorates the 40 days of fasting in the desert by Jesus Christ, embodying themes of sacrifice, g...