by Jonathan Brake | Aug 18, 2025 | Monday Myth Check, People, Processes, Strategy, The Trail Markers
The common myth that successful people got there by hard work alone is false. Success is a team effort that requires mentors, collaborators, and strong support systems. Opportunity plus effort also equals results. Take action by mapping out your current support...
by Jonathan Brake | Aug 18, 2025 | 60 Second Question, Monday Myth Check, People, Processes, Purpose, Signature Experience
We’ve all heard it before: “Follow your passion, work hard, and you’ll succeed at anything.” While this sounds inspiring, the reality is more complex. Passion and perseverance are valuable, but they’re not magic bullets that guarantee...
by Jonathan Brake | Jul 8, 2025 | People, Processes, Purpose
G’day! I’m Jonathan Brake, and I want to take you back ten years to a moment at Niagara Falls with my Bride, Rebecca. After 15 years of grinding it out in business, we had finally reached a position where we could travel together and enjoy moments like...
by Jonathan Brake | Apr 21, 2025 | Monday Myth Check, People, Processes, Purpose
Ever heard someone say, “As long as you know your why, everything else will fall into place”? It sounds inspiring — but it’s only half true. In this episode of Monday Myth Check, we’re calling that idea out. Let’s talk about why purpose is powerful — but without...
by Jonathan Brake | Apr 17, 2025 | Communication, People, Processes, Purpose, Strategy
Have you ever wondered whether you should focus on efficiency or effectiveness in your business processes? It’s a question I hear often, and the answer might surprise you. The False Dichotomy Many leaders believe they must choose between efficiency and...
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...
