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 15, 2024 | Purpose, Spiritual Insight, Strategy, The Trail Markers, Thoughts From The Trails
The word hope is thrown around a lot – we tend to treat it as more like wishful thinking. I might say ” I hope the weather is nice tomorrow” I am really putting out there that I wish for the weather to be good tomorrow. Hope = Confident Expectation...
by Jonathan Brake | Dec 9, 2024 | Purpose, Strategy, The Trail Markers, Thoughts From The Trails
Purpose is more than just a big picture idea it is essential to making even some of the most mundane decisions. Remember, at The Forged Leader we see purpose as defined by “who am I supposed to serve”? Here’s the thing about purpose—it’s not a straight...
by Jonathan Brake | Oct 25, 2024 | Purpose, Strategy, The Five Markers, The Trail Markers, Thoughts From The Trails
I made it about 80% of the way up Black Elk Peak in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Unfortunately, I did not make it to the top – you see 12 months ago I experienced a serious vertigo incident, and it turned out that altitude is no longer my friend. So rather...
by Jonathan Brake | Aug 7, 2024 | Processes, Strategy, The Trail Markers, Thoughts From The Trails
Visit My YouTube Channel Confirming I Am On The Right Path Trail markers help confirm you’re on the correct path, especially when the path is not that obvious. Jono Brake reflects on his hike in Zion National Park, Utah, specifically the West Rim Trail near...
by Jonathan Brake | Jul 4, 2024 | Strategy, The Five Markers, Thoughts From The Trails
There are no good short cuts in business strategy. Thoughts From The Trails – July 4 2024. The warning signs were on every significant switch back – and the evidence was there that it was needed. People cutting the trail to save a few feet. Granted the...
