Freedom Friday: The Courage of Knowing You “The more you learn about life, the more you learn about yourself. The more you learn about yourself, the greater is the purpose you serve in life.” — Iyanla Vanzant How do these words land for you today—not just as a leader, but as a human being? Before you move on, give yourself permission to arrive fully: Pause... Inhale deeply… exhale slowly. Inhale again… release what you’re holding. One more breath… soften the shoulders, quiet

Wednesday’s Wisdom: The Heart of Servant Leadership “The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.” — Max DePree Let’s pause on that for a moment... In a world where leadership is often measured by output, visibility, and influence, Max DePree reminds us: True leadership begins and ends with humility . Defining reality isn’t just about setting goals or strategies. It’s about creating shared under

Wednesday’s Wisdom: The Power of Restorative Courage “By not standing firm and by not exercising tough love, we often cause the figurative ‘death’ of others and sometimes ourselves, our goals, our destiny.” — Deborah Smith Pegues Leaders, Let’s pause for a moment of honest reflection… Who in your environment do you find yourself intentionally avoiding? What crucial conversation have you postponed because it feels “too uncomfortable” or “too risky”? What might be possible if y