Learn how to connect, not just communicate. Most leaders know what they want to say. The real challenge is whether others understand what they mean. You’ve got the vision, the message, the direction—but if the people around you don’t know what you’re talking about, they can’t act on it. And action is how the business […]

Faces of Boulder: Leadership Spotlight Edition David Sloan, Sloan Construction Sloan.Build Discover how Boulder builder David Sloan combines craftsmanship and leadership to transform homes and relationships in Colorado’s most dynamic town. In a town known for its beauty and contradictions—where the Flatirons cut sharp against soft skies—Boulder’s construction scene is no exception. There’s an abundance […]

Inspiring Hope Is a Leadership Skill—And This Season in Boulder Is the Perfect Time to Practice It Wishful thinking and hopes aren’t measurable—but they’re not to be ignored. In fact, they may be one of the most underutilized strategies in leadership today. They signal desire, vision, and potential. When harnessed consciously, they become a powerful […]

A Proven Before-and-After Transformation from Chaos to Clarity Wake. Lead. Win. They say culture eats strategy for breakfast. I say drama eats culture for lunch. If you’ve ever sat in a Boulder boardroom—or any boardroom—where the real agenda was unspoken tension, where decisions were driven by fear, where leaders talked around the truth instead of […]

It was a spring morning in Boulder when he sat down across from me, his coffee cooling in his hands. The sky was clear, but his expression wasn’t. He was the kind of leader others respected—emotionally intelligent, grounded, and present. He didn’t push or hover. His leadership was built on trust, not control. And I […]

Leadership feels exhilarating when it’s working. When the team is winning, recognition is flowing, and momentum is on your side, it feels like flight. Dopamine. Progress. You feel alive. But what about now? Across industries, leaders face unprecedented challenges. Teams are fatigued, resources are stretched, and the path forward is uncertain. In these moments, the […]

How Seasoned Leaders Use Coaching and Conscious Choice Every leader dreams of making an impact that lasts—but dreams alone don’t create legacy. Choices do. Every meeting you lead, every conversation you engage in, every moment you either step forward or hold back—these are the bricks that build your leadership legacy. Two leaders stand before you. […]

Leading Authentically as an Introvert in Today’s Fast-Paced Workplaces Are you an introvert in a leadership role who’s wondered if your quiet style really makes an impact? You’re not alone—and you’re not wrong. Many introverted professionals spend years feeling like they’re leading “from the outside.” Not because they lack drive, creativity, or insight—but because their […]

I’m writing another article about burnout because it’s a hot topic right now and there is much to share from my point of view. Burnout isn’t just about long hours; it’s about the way you show up in your business. And if you’ve ever found yourself hijacked by frustration, blame, or exhaustion — you’re not […]

Leadership burnout isn’t just about working long hours. It’s what happens when the heart of leadership—vision, creativity, and purpose—gets buried under pressure, expectation, and survival mode. In the rush to deliver results, leaders often forget the deeper reason they chose to lead in the first place. When leadership feels like obligation instead of opportunity, burnout […]