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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...
Quarterly Execution Planning: Your Blueprint for Success

Quarterly Execution Planning: Your Blueprint for Success

by Jonathan Brake | Apr 11, 2025 | 60 Second Question, Communication, People, Processes, Purpose, Strategy, Thoughts From The Trails

Ever feel like your annual goals are mountains too steep to climb? The solution lies in breaking them down into manageable quarterly milestones. Here’s how quarterly execution planning can revolutionize your approach to business objectives. Why Quarterly...
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...
The Business Challenge Assessment: Your First Step to Growth

The Business Challenge Assessment: Your First Step to Growth

by Jonathan Brake | Apr 3, 2025 | Communication, People, Processes, Purpose, Strategy

Are you struggling to pinpoint what’s holding your business back? Every leader faces moments when they need clarity on their challenges before they can move forward. Identifying Your Core Obstacles Our client onboarding form helps you articulate the true...
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...
Cracking the Code of Personal Leadership Growth

Cracking the Code of Personal Leadership Growth

by Jonathan Brake | Mar 27, 2025 | Communication, People, Processes, Purpose, Strategy

Ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels in your leadership growth journey, knowing you’ve got more potential but unsure how to unlock it? If so, let me introduce you to the game-changing approach of intentional leadership coaching – a process that...
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