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Delegation Is Not Dumping: The Leadership Mistake That’s Quietly Holding Your Business Back

Delegation Is Not Dumping: The Leadership Mistake That’s Quietly Holding Your Business Back

by Jonathan Brake | Feb 27, 2026 | Communication, Monday Myth Check, People, Processes, Purpose, Strategy

Let’s be honest — how many times have you handed something off to a team member and called it “delegation”? If you’re running a business anywhere between $2 million and $50 million, there’s a good chance you’ve done it more than...
Setting a Plan Is Not Enough — Here’s What Actually Gets You Results

Setting a Plan Is Not Enough — Here’s What Actually Gets You Results

by Jonathan Brake | Feb 17, 2026 | 60 Second Question, Communication, Monday Myth Check, People, Processes, Purpose, Signature Experience, Strategy

Let me ask you something. How many times have you sat down at the start of the year, written out your goals, felt that buzz of momentum — and then found yourself in December wondering what happened? You’re not alone. In fact, I’d argue it’s one of...
Failure IS an Option: Why Business Leaders Need to Rethink This Apollo 13 Myth

Failure IS an Option: Why Business Leaders Need to Rethink This Apollo 13 Myth

by Jonathan Brake | Feb 11, 2026 | 60 Second Question, Communication, Monday Myth Check, People, Processes, Purpose, Strategy

Hey there, Ever caught yourself saying “failure is not an option” to your team? Maybe during a product launch, a critical client presentation, or when the stakes felt impossibly high? I get it. It sounds motivating. Powerful. Decisive. But here’s...
Don’t Just Plan the New Year — Celebrate What Got You Here

Don’t Just Plan the New Year — Celebrate What Got You Here

by Jonathan Brake | Feb 3, 2026 | 60 Second Question, Communication, Monday Myth Check, People, Processes, Purpose

A new year has arrived — and if you’re anything like most leaders, you’ve already got a list. Goals. Targets. Strategies. The notebook is open, the whiteboard is fresh, and the energy is high. But before you charge headfirst into 2026, I want to challenge...
Monday Myth Check: Your DISC Style Isn’t Fixed

Monday Myth Check: Your DISC Style Isn’t Fixed

by Jonathan Brake | Nov 24, 2025 | Communication, Monday Myth Check, People, Processes, Purpose

The Myth: Once you discover your DISC behavioral style—whether you’re a D, I, S, or C—that’s who you are forever. People don’t change. The Reality: While you do have natural tendencies and strengths, your DISC profile is not your identity. It’s...
Monday Myth Check: Don’t Hunker Down When Times Get Uncertain

Monday Myth Check: Don’t Hunker Down When Times Get Uncertain

by Jonathan Brake | Oct 21, 2025 | 60 Second Question, Communication, Monday Myth Check, People, Processes, Purpose, Strategy

When business slows down or uncertainty creeps in, our instinct is often to panic. We start cutting costs, scrambling for new clients, and abandoning our proven strategies. But here’s the myth I want to bust today: just because times are uncertain doesn’t...
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