by Jonathan Brake | Jan 6, 2025 | Communication, People, Processes, Purpose, Strategy, The Trail Markers, Thoughts From The Trails
True leadership isn’t about following a prescribed formula or “drinking the Kool-Aid.” The most compelling leaders are those who bring their authentic passion to everything they do. When you encounter these individuals, you can feel the difference –...
by Jonathan Brake | Dec 30, 2024 | 60 Second Question, Communication, People, Processes, Purpose, Strategy, The Five Markers, The Trail Markers, Thoughts From The Trails
Authentic leadership isn’t just about showcasing your strengths—it’s about having the courage to face your shadows. But there’s an even more fundamental truth that many miss: you have to genuinely care. Let me be brutally honest here: if you’re...
by Jonathan Brake | Dec 23, 2024 | Communication, People, Processes, Purpose, Strategy, The Trail Markers
There’s a common piece of wisdom in business and life: you get what you intentionally pursue. Want success? Chase it. Want growth? Seek it. Want excellence? Understand what it is and get after it. But here’s the uncomfortable truth I’ve discovered:...
by Jonathan Brake | Dec 3, 2024 | Communication, People, Processes, Strategy, The Trail Markers
As a business leader and mentor, I’ve sat across from countless peers, and I see it in their eyes—that same look I used to see in my mirror (maybe sometimes still do). The weight of feeling alone. The pressure of believing everything rests solely on their...
by Jonathan Brake | Nov 17, 2024 | Communication, People, Strategy
Forging a Successful Execution Between The leader and Their Strategy This realization led to the creation of The Forged Mentor coaching and mentoring community. We understood that giving someone a great marketing strategy without addressing their personal growth...
by Jonathan Brake | Nov 10, 2024 | Communication, People, Strategy
Have you ever watched a perfectly good business strategy crash and burn? I have – a little too often – not all mine I promise. As someone who’s spent years running businesses in the strategy, marketing and consulting space, I’ve seen it...
