Trail Talk (Blog)
A Blog For Business Owners and Leaders
It’s on the trails where the true conversations about leadership, life and strategy come out.
Join the talk on the trails with Jonathan (Jono) Brake.
The Business Challenge Assessment: Your First Step to Growth
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...
Why Believing “The Customer Is Always Right” Is Dangerous – Monday Myth Check
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...
Cracking the Code of Personal Leadership Growth
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...
Monday Myth Check – Why Failure Should Always Be an Option
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...
The Power of Accountability in Business Leadership
Ever wonder why some business leaders consistently achieve their goals while others struggle? The secret often lies in one powerful practice: accountability. Looking Beyond Motivation A good mentor...
Embracing Failure: The Path to Growth
Have you ever heard the famous NASA quote, "Failure is not an option"? While it sounds inspiring, it's actually one of the biggest myths in business and leadership today. Reframing Our View of...
The Power of Self-Awareness in Leadership
Have you ever wondered why some leaders seem to inspire trust naturally while others struggle to connect? The answer often lies in something deceptively simple: self-awareness. Understanding Your...
The Power of Value Alignment in Leadership
Have you ever felt a disconnect between who you are at work and who you are at home? As someone who's worked with countless leaders, I've found that this tension often stems from misaligned values....
The Two-Way Street of Mentoring: A Journey of Mutual Growth
After a quarter-century of mentoring business leaders, I've discovered something remarkable that often surprises people: the profound impact mentoring has not just on the mentee, but on the mentor...
Learning Through Life’s Toughest Moments: A Leader’s Perspective
Life has a way of teaching its most valuable lessons during our darkest hours. As a leader who has weathered significant storms, I'd like to share how my greatest challenges became the foundation of...