Introduction to the Circle of Growth: The 3 Stages of Growth
The Introduction to the Circle of Growth: The 3 Stages of Growth Growth is an ongoing journey—a process of constant refinement, challenge, and discovery. It’s something that cannot be neatly packaged or defined by a single moment of success. Rather, it unfolds through three distinct stages, each crucial in shaping who we are, what we […]
Leadership Starts at Home: How My Father Taught Me the 7 Traits of Transformational Leaders
Feature Essay Leadership Starts at Home: How My Father Taught Me the 7 Traits of Transformational Leaders When I began crafting the Circle of Growth framework back in 2015, I thought I was simply writing about the traits that make a good leader. I believed leadership started with who you are, not just the title […]
7 Ps of Transformational Leadership
Focus on the Seven P’s Success isn’t a mystery—it’s focus. These seven pillars keep you grounded, motivated, and ready to make an impact. Purpose Know your why. When a goal ignites you, it becomes your compass. Let passion and self-awareness drive you—and regularly check that your actions align with your mission. People Surround yourself with […]
DEAR CORPORATE, I QUIT
DEAR CORPORATE, I QUIT Let me tell you straight—I was tired. Not the kind of tired that goes away with sleep, but the kind that drains your soul. December 1, 2022, wasn’t just a date; it was my day of liberation. After years of climbing that corporate ladder, cashing those big checks, and smiling through […]
How to Get Unstuck: Even When You’re Tired, Lost, or Done Trying
How to Get Unstuck: Even When You’re Tired, Lost, or Done Trying My mom grew up on a farm. But let’s call it what it really was—a plantation. She wasn’t planting flowers; she was picking cotton with bare hands, from sunrise until sundown. Her life was work, plain and simple. And it wasn’t the kind […]
Conscious Unbossing: How Gen Z Is Redefining Leadership by Opting Out of Management
Conscious Unbossing: How Gen Z Is Redefining Leadership by Opting Out of Management Picture this: a talented young professional gets offered a promotion to manage a team. Instead of jumping for joy, they pause and politely say, “No, thank you.” The first time I saw this happen, it stopped me in my tracks. I had […]