Trail Talk
A Blog About Business, Leaders and Leadership
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The Delicate Balance: Assertiveness with Humility in Leadership
Understanding the Leadership Challenge True leadership requires assertiveness, but there's a critical distinction between being assertive and being aggressive. The key lies in understanding how to...
The Power of Purpose: How Your Personal Vision Creates Authentic Leadership
When we talk about authenticity in leadership, we often miss its true source: a deeply personal vision that guides everything we do. This isn't just about having goals – it's about understanding...
The Authentic Leader: Why Passion Creates Magnetic Leadership
True leadership isn't about following a prescribed formula or "drinking the Kool-Aid." The most compelling leaders are those who bring their authentic passion to everything they do. When you...
The Hard Truth About Authentic Leadership: It’s All About Caring
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...
The Hidden Cost of Tolerance: Why We Settle for Less Than We Deserve
There's a common piece of wisdom in business and life: you get what you intentionally pursue. Want success? Chase it. Want growth? Seek it. Want excellence? Understand what it is and get after it. ...
Finding Confidence After A Business Collapse: Hope and The Power of Knowing My Purpose
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...