"Self-reflection is the school of wisdom." In this episode, learn how Abraham Lincoln’s deliberate pauses teach us the power of reflection in leadership. Explore practical ways to integrate self-reflection into your daily routine and lead with greater clarity and intention.

Show Links:

• Leadership Growth Through Self-Reflection Blog Post

“Rest and be thankful.” These words hold a powerful lesson for leaders. In this episode, explore how rest creates clarity and gratitude shifts perspective. Learn simple, actionable ways to integrate rest and thankfulness into your leadership practice.

Links:

• Dusty Holcomb Blog Post - Rest And Gratitude Can Unlock Success

Small acts of kindness create ripples that extend far beyond what we can see. In this episode, we explore Leo Buscaglia’s wisdom on the power of care and connection. Through real stories and actionable insights, discover how tiny gestures can transform lives, build trust, and spark massive change.

Reference Links:

• Rosa Parks Biography
• Living, Loving, and Learning by Leo Buscaglia
• Daily "Quote-ient" Blog

Resilience defines success. Explore how perseverance and grit transform failure into growth and discover actionable steps to build resilience today.

References:

• Walt Disney’s Journey to Success
• David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me
• The Leadership "Quote-ient" Blog

Your future is being built today in the small actions you take. Discover how habits shape success and how to create lasting change one step at a time.

References:

• Admiral McRaven’s 2014 Commencement Speech
• James Clear’s Atomic Habits
• Today's Habit's Are the Secrets To Your Future Blog Post

In this episode, we explore Mahatma Gandhi’s powerful call to integrity: “It is wrong and immoral to seek to escape the consequences of one’s acts.” Through the lens of Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition, discover how true leaders embrace ownership in both success and failure. With actionable steps and reflective insights, this episode challenges you to lead with courage and accountability.

Show Notes Links:

• Simon Sinek’s Leaders Eat Last
• Learn More About Ernest Shackleton
• Leadership Is Ownership: Full Stop - Blog Post
  
  

In this episode, we explore Theodore Levitt’s wisdom: “Creativity is thinking up new things. Innovation is doing new things.” Discover how leaders can bridge the gap between ideas and execution, balancing creativity and action to create lasting impact. Packed with actionable insights, this episode challenges you to take the first step toward bringing your ideas to life.

Show Notes Links:

• Leadership Insights from Theodore Levitt
• Building the Creativity-Innovation Cycle
• Balancing Reflection and Execution

In this episode, we explore the wisdom of Thích Nhất Hạnh—“The present moment is the only time over which we have dominion”—through the lens of the Apollo 13 mission. Discover how focused action and resilience in the present can lead to remarkable outcomes, and learn practical steps to apply this lesson to your leadership journey.

Show Note Links:

• Apollo 13 Mission Details
• Mindfulness Practices by Thích Nhất Hạnh
• Momentum in Leadership