Leading Difficult Conversations with Confidence
Avoiding tough conversations is a common temptation for leaders, but it rarely leads to lasting peace or progress....
Say It Sonner - Leading Difficult Conversations with Confidence
From Calling to Confidence: How One “Last-Minute Yes” Became a God‑Led Journey of Purpose
Two days before a major conference, Tara received a call she didn’t expect. A speaker had thrown out their back, and the organizers needed someone—fast.
She was...
TUG OF WAR: Choosing Peace Over Control in Relationships and Leadership
There are seasons in life when it feels like you’re standing in the middle of a rope—hands clenched, feet dug in, muscles tense—being pulled in two opposite...
Word of the Year 2026: Why EMBRACE Is the Key to Growth
Why One Word Matters
Every January, the world buzzes with resolutions. Lists. Plans. Promises. And yet, most of them fade by February.
Why?
Because...
Leading Beyond the Horizon
Leading Beyond the Horizon
Reflecting on 2025 and Building Momentum for 2026
A year of lessons and leadership evolution
As we are a week away from closing out 2025,...
The Five Pillars For Life & IOL
Leadership is not just about influence or success—it’s about living out values that endure. For me, the Five Pillars of IOL—Faith, Family, Foundation, Leadership, and...
Break Free to Move Forward
Break Free to Move Forward
The Silent Struggle of Feeling Stuck
Everyone faces a moment when they hit a plateau, when progress feels impossible. The overall goals are...
3 Takeaways for Leaders Who Are Still Figuring It Out
Lessons from Cedarville’s IMPACT Conference: Lead With Conviction & Compassion
Let’s be honest—leadership isn’t always glamorous. Sometimes it’s awkward. Sometimes it’s...
From the Locker Room to Leadership
From the Locker Room to Leadership
Lessons Learned On and Off the Ice
From an early age, I have been involved in sports, either as a fan or a player. Being the...
Hitting the Wall
Hitting the Wall
The path toward surrender as a leader
My husband and I made a large-scale move back to our hometown of Racine, Wis. four years ago. It was spurred by...