https://youtu.be/3s3Gr995tBw "Showing Up" Isn’t the Flex You Think It Is We’ve all heard the phrase, “Showing up is half the battle.” But what if that’s not entirely true? In today’s fast-paced, hyper-competitive world, simply being present — whether at work, home, or...

If you can’t communicate, you can’t lead. It’s that simple. Without clear communication, expectations go unmet, teams stagnate, trust erodes, and frustration builds. Yet “communication” isn’t just about talking—it’s about connecting. It’s about aligning what you say...

https://youtu.be/kujQH4k2ycA Overcoming Adversity: The Story of My Grandpa Leo McDonald Leo McDonald was born in 1918 in a small town in Southern Indiana. As one of eight children, he faced a difficult upbringing with an abusive, alcoholic father. His childhood was...

https://youtu.be/-0kwL3NE33U Many of us live in a world of “after.” After the weekend, we’ll start working out. After we retire, we’ll finally take that dream trip. After we make more money, we’ll start enjoying life. The problem? “After” is an illusion—one that keeps...

https://youtu.be/xuYKHH8UG6A Fear is an unavoidable part of life. It influences our decisions, limits our potential, and often keeps us stuck in situations we should have left long ago. But what if the key to success wasn’t avoiding fear, but running toward it? The...

https://youtu.be/5hHyk-MFex4 In the movie Hustle, Adam Sandler’s character, an NBA scout, delivers a hard-hitting truth to a player: “It’s not cool to let another grown man hurt your feelings.” While this line is simple, it carries a deep lesson about emotional...

Mistakes happen—often. As leaders, how we respond to them can either strengthen our teams or create unnecessary tension. A key principle I’ve learned from a leader in Grandview, Texas, is this: When a mistake occurs, first determine whether it was made out of...

https://youtu.be/q4r9IAUzqIY Trust is the foundation of every successful relationship—whether in business, friendships, or personal life. Yet, many people struggle with trust, either because they’ve been hurt in the past or because they fear vulnerability. But without...

https://youtu.be/czDB_3TXah4 Happiness is one of the most common definitions of success. Ask anyone what they truly want, and you’ll hear answers like, “I want to be happy,” “I want my family to be happy,” or “I want to enjoy my work and life.” These are great...