It’s that time of year again—when deadlines loom, paperwork piles up, and people everywhere start asking the same question: “Why didn’t I prepare for this earlier?” Tax season has a way of revealing what we ignored all year. And if we’re honest, sometimes leadership works the same way. Because in leadership, just like taxes, what you postpone doesn’t disappear. It compounds. You file your taxes once a year. Yet your team evaluates your leadership every single day. And the tr

Photograph by Shayla Sanchez If you live in Savannah like I do, you know that St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just a date on the calendar—it’s a season. One of my favorite traditions each year is the greening of the Forsyth Park Fountain. For most of the year, the water flows clear and familiar. Then someone pours in the dye, and slowly—almost quietly—it begins to spread. Within minutes, the entire fountain has changed. What strikes me every time is how one small action transforms th

A reflection on values, restraint, and everyday leadership. Every January, leadership timelines fill with powerful quotes and familiar speeches. They’re meaningful—but I’ve come to believe leadership may temporarily be shaped by quotes, but what we practice every day has more long-term impact. Rather than repeating words we already know, I’ve been reflecting on the leadership behaviors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. modeled—and how those behaviors challenge me in my own leadershi

November brings many reminders to pause, reflect, and give thanks. As we prepare for Thanksgiving, it’s natural to think about gratitude for our families, friends, and the things that make our lives meaningful. But this month also provides a perfect opportunity to reflect on an often-overlooked group we should be thankful for every day: our employees. All too often, organizations unintentionally treat employee engagement, recognition, and support as if it were a last-minute a

Imagination, Courage, and Risk: The Heartbeat of Every Small Business I recently visited Keepers of Balance in Charlotte — a brand-new escape-room concept that immediately grabbed my attention. The owners brought in a Disney imagineer to craft immersive scenery, and the experience blends both mental puzzles and physical challenges. Working through the rooms, navigating hidden compartments, using ancient relics to open new experiences, and crawling through tunnels, I found m

The VASA, Stockholm, Sweden I love learning about history and culture when I travel. Recently I had the opportunity to visit the Vasa Museum in Stockholm, Sweden. In 1628, the Swedish warship Vasa set sail on its maiden voyage—only to capsize and sink less than an hour later. It was one of the most advanced ships of its time, beautifully adorned and heavily armed. But beneath the gold trim and towering masts lay a fatal flaw: the ship was top-heavy and dangerously unstable.

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