ALC - IOL

Leaders protect their mental health by recognizing their true feelings rather than defaulting to “fine.”

They make time for real rest, talk to people outside their...

Leaders Wear Many Hats But Must Learn When to Remove Them

Leadership is a constant act of switching roles.

In a single day, you might be a coach, problem solver,...

Truly great leaders are not remembered for the numbers attached to their name, the titles they held, or the size of their teams. Their lasting impact comes from the...

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,...

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

The Silent Struggle of Feeling Stuck

Everyone faces a moment when they hit a plateau, when progress feels impossible. The overall goals are...

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...

Stop treating it like a luxury you can’t afford

Go hard or go home. You can sleep when you’re dead. Burn and churn. No pain, no gain. Burn that midnight oil. Nose to...

Introducing the Legacy Builder Series

It’s a typical weekday night. The clock says 4:45pm and I am hustling in the kitchen. The oven is cranked up to 400°F ready to...

Happy Thanksgiving!

I know it was four days ago but it’s one of my favorite holidays so I’m extending it a little longer in this blog.

I hope your holiday was shared...