ALC - IOL

There is a common misconception about leadership that shapes how many people see great leaders.

Many people believe great leaders are naturally confident, always have...

Nobody is Born a Leader

They become one…in the moments nobody celebrates, the conversations nobody witnesses, and the choices nobody applauds.

The question isn't...

Leading Difficult Conversations with Confidence

Avoiding tough conversations is a common temptation for leaders, but it rarely leads to lasting peace or progress....

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...

Why One Word Matters

Every January, the world buzzes with resolutions. Lists. Plans. Promises. And yet, most of them fade by February.

Why?

Because...

Whoops! On Making Mistakes

I was working as an intern at a Public Relations and Marketing firm during my final year of college. I was tasked with creating an Excel...

Embracing our differences in the workplace

I, like many, am thankful the election is over. I am happy to see yard signs disappear, text messages dwindle, and most of...

As a mother, I spend a lot of time trying to influence my children to do what I want them to do—get dressed, eat meals, be obedient, refrain from booger mining in front...

Choosing positivity and encouragement

I recently sat in a meeting where those in leadership roles spoke very poorly to one another. Their tones were snippy, their...

This weekend I had the opportunity to be part of my wife’s family reunion. The South came to Wisconsin for a wonderful weekend of food, fellowship, and paintball. Yep!...