Great leaders don’t need endless tools—they need to activate the ones they already have. Pick one from this past year and lead with it this week.

A conversation with a leader reminded us how hard it really is to lead well. When we choose courage over comfort and lean into the messy, personal work of leadership, we Lead Hard. Here's what that looks like and why it matters more than ever.

Healthy culture doesn’t depend on the CEO alone. Every team leader defines the culture of their group. When even one slips into abdication the subculture they create can quietly pull others down. Learn how to diagnose and address it before it spreads.

Most teams operate at about 60 percent. Leaders often push for alignment and execution before building communication and trust. The result is compliance, not engagement. Learn how to use the Maximizing Team Performance tool to unlock the full potential of your team.

Most leaders don’t fail for lack of effort but because they lead accidentally. The 5 Circles of Influence reveal where you’re drifting and where you need to be deliberate. Learn how shifting from accidental to intentional can multiply your impact in every area of life.

A tense meeting. A heated exchange. A negative tendency that nearly derailed my influence. The CORE Process helped me turn a leadership misstep into a moment of growth. Learn the four simple steps to recover trust, respond with clarity, and lead yourself well under pressure.

Leadership isn’t one size fits all. To lead others well you first have to know them—how they think what they need and where they’re growing. This post shows you how to tailor your leadership to each individual so you can build confident capable teams that thrive.

When your people hit the wall, what they need most isn’t a performance review. It’s a leader who sees the struggle and knows what to do next. Discover the 3 things that pull people out of the Pit of Despair and why the best leaders always show up with a ladder.

Most leaders delegate too soon or hold on too long. Real development is slower but way more effective. Learn the 4 stages every team member goes through and how to lead each one with clarity, confidence and care. Your people are ready to grow—if you lead them the right way.

You can be the smartest person in the room and still miss what matters. On a mission trip, I learned the hard way that leadership requires more than IQ. This week’s Toolkit Tuesday shows how your Core—PQ, EQ and IQ—directly impacts your team’s trust, performance and growth.