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Monday Myth Check: Leaders Are Made, Not Born

Monday Myth Check: Leaders Are Made, Not Born

by Jonathan Brake | Apr 14, 2025 | Communication, Monday Myth Check, People, Processes, Purpose

Ever caught yourself thinking some people are just “natural born leaders”? Let’s challenge that assumption today and explore why leadership is actually a skill anyone can develop with the right mindset and approach. The Myth vs. Reality The idea that...
Debunking the Myth of “They Just Got Lucky”

Debunking the Myth of “They Just Got Lucky”

by Jonathan Brake | Apr 7, 2025 | Monday Myth Check, People, Processes, Purpose, Strategy

Ever heard someone dismiss a successful entrepreneur with “they just got lucky”? I hear it all the time, and I can’t help but wonder if we’re missing something important when we chalk up achievement to mere chance. The Success Attribution...
Why Believing “The Customer Is Always Right” Is Dangerous – Monday Myth Check

Why Believing “The Customer Is Always Right” Is Dangerous – Monday Myth Check

by Jonathan Brake | Mar 31, 2025 | Monday Myth Check, People, Processes, Purpose

In business, we often hear the phrase “the customer is always right.” While customers are indeed the lifeblood of our businesses, accepting this statement as “gospel truth” can be detrimental to your company culture, your long-term success and...
Monday Myth Check – Why Failure Should Always Be an Option

Monday Myth Check – Why Failure Should Always Be an Option

by Jonathan Brake | Mar 24, 2025 | 60 Second Question, Communication, Monday Myth Check, People, Processes, Purpose, Thoughts From The Trails

Have you ever caught yourself telling your team “failure is not an option”?  Made famous in the movie “Apollo 13”,  the Flight Director was communicating that if they failed to bring the astronauts home they would die. So failure was not an option.  In a...
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