Trail Talk
A Blog About Business, Leaders and Leadership
Join the conversation on the trails with Jonathan Brake (Jono).
It’s on the trails where the true conversations about life and strategy come out.
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...
Mentoring V Coaching: Growing Business Leaders
Just this morning I was asked by someone - well what is the difference between coaching and mentoring anyway? The following article is really a broad view of my answer to him. More recently, as a...
The Golden Rule of Coaching: Why You Shouldn’t Coach Your Spouse
Have you ever been tempted to put on your "professional hat" at home? If you're a coach, you've probably caught yourself wanting to use your skills to help your spouse. But here's why that might not...
The Art of Coaching: Creating Space for Meaningful Growth
Have you ever wondered what makes truly great coaching different from simply giving advice? Let's explore the essential elements that create transformative coaching relationships. The Foundation:...







