Leadership challenges aren’t just external—they begin within us. As Dr. Jim Wilder explains, our brains are born wired to protect ourselves first, often at the expense of others. Mature leaders must grow from predators into protectors, using their strength to create safety, joy, and trust. Redemptive businesses require redemptive leaders—those who steward power for the good of others.

Hungry team members drive progress, take ownership, and fuel success. Does your team have the hunger to excel? Let's find out.

Humility builds trust, clarity, and accountability in teams, creating a high-performing culture. Learn how it drives success in the blog.

Do you lead with humility, hunger, and emotional intelligence? Discover the key traits that shape successful teams in Lencioni’s framework.

Confronting team dysfunction requires two ingredients: a healthy group identity and compassionate correction.

Narcissistic leaders stifle team health by intimidating others and avoiding accountability, damaging team dynamics and morale.

Healthy correction is relational, where a compassionate individual facilitates the experience of shame in the person.

Group identity statements are essential for businesses and teams.

In the realm of leadership, striking a balance between fixing problems and prioritizing relationships is a skill that leaders must daily...

Compassion in leadership goes beyond mere concern; it involves a deep empathy for the emotions of team members.

By embracing care, relationships, shared values, and openness to improvement, leaders create a resilient, healthy, performing team.

To break through the ceiling, leadership must change how their business operates – which will meet resistance. Resistance to change is a...

It takes an average of 15 minutes for the brain to reorient after a distraction. The cost of distraction adds up. Here's how to minimize it!

Emotional immaturity in a team is toxic for everyone in the room, and the business.

Leaders should create a strong sense of belonging for all of their employees. It is good for your business and good for their health.

What we are seeing from our leaders reminds us of two children fighting over toys in the sandbox. Where are the mature leaders?

You and your employees and teams will perform better – at their best – only when you all are in joy. A joy-filled team is more effective...

What if your employees liked working and being with you so much that they were willing to make sacrifices without incentive? What if they di

The greatest role a leader of any team has is to create and nurture joy-based trust.

Over the years I’ve learned that when others talk too much, too long, too loud, or too closely, I can experience negative emotions, or...