Are You Managing Perception Rather Than Being Fully Present?
There's a subtle trap leaders fall into—especially the capable ones. The ones who know how to read a room. Who say the right thing. Who understand optics, influence, and positioning. On the surface, it looks like strong leadership. Underneath, something else is often...
Why Leadership Feels Hollow and Why Horses Matter Now
In an era of constant digital connection, leaders and organizations are experiencing a growing sense of fragmentation, disengagement, and mistrust. This article explores why the hunger for presence, meaning, and real connection is intensifying—and why horses, as...
Pause and Reflect: It’s Good for Your Leadership
Leadership reflection questions help executives and managers assess their performance, values, and growth opportunities. These questions promote self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and stronger decision-making. Use them regularly to improve communication, align...
Year of the Fire Horse – A New Leadership Energy Has Arrived
What the Year of the Fire Horse means for your leadership and how to work with it, not against it. This is your moment to move with purpose. Lead from Where You Stand As we enter the Chinese Year of the Horse — specifically the rare and potent Fire Horse year which...
Why Horses are the Best EQ Teachers
Emotional intelligence, also known as emotional quotient or EQ, plays an increasingly influential role in leadership. Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand, notice, and evaluate your emotions and demonstrate self-awareness by managing emotions and...
Once You’ve Got It, Share It!
Do You Have a Personal Leadership Statement? A personal leadership statement (PLS) is a great tool for a more effective leader. There’s no point letting your PLS sit in a drawer. Research shows that the most effective leaders with clear and compelling PLS know how to...
A Bucket or a Basket? Where Do You List Your Dreams?
Every leader needs a bucket list. It’s a helpful concept that can encourage us to be forward-thinking, stretch outside our comfort zone, and set personal and professional goals. Bucket lists also have some drawbacks: They can keep us focused on what we haven’t –...
Coaching Aligns Personal and Professional Goals
zLynne Taddeo Kjolso had many reasons for pursuing leadership coaching. She manages a global team and works remotely. She often communicates and make decisions while traveling. Lynne puts her effective leadership skills to work in a complex environment and receives...
What is a Personal Leadership Statement?
A personal leadership statement is an important exercise in self-knowledge that clarifies a leader’s purpose, values, and beliefs about who they are as a leader and how they lead others. The process begins with identifying the core experiences and role models that...
