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The Quiet Power of Just 10% More
Big change doesn't always require a dramatic transformation. After a weekend meditation retreat with friends, Christa Clark reflects on the quiet power of asking ourselves for just 10% more and how small shifts in compassion, connection, and everyday habits can make a meaningful difference in life and at work.
When Trying Harder Gets in the Way of Making an Impact
What happens when our desire to make a difference gets in the way of actually helping? Six months after a difficult leadership lesson, Eduardo Lan reflects on the importance of listening, thoughtful follow-through, and recognizing what others need most.
Who We Are Today Is What Shapes Tomorrow!
Becoming a grandfather has Craig Clark thinking about the world the next generation will inherit. From corporate commitments to everyday acts of kindness, he explores why meaningful leadership begins with how we choose to show up.
With My Whole Heart: A New Season
With the arrival of Ruthie Rose, Caitlynrose shares a new season for her family, a heartfelt thank-you, and what stepping away from Momentum means to her.
Are You Still Thinking About Your Thinking?
AI can help us find answers, organize ideas, and work more efficiently. But are we using it to expand our thinking—or allowing it to think for us? Martha Lynn Mangum explores why curiosity, critical thinking, and human connection remain essential in an increasingly AI-driven workplace.
When Being Right Gets in the Way of Listening
It’s easy to be generous with people we agree with. But what happens when we don’t? Brett reflects on a satisfying “gotcha” moment—and what it revealed about his own listening.
The Helmet Problem: Lessons in Leading by Example
Employees take their cues from what leaders consistently model—not simply what they say. Tracey explores why leadership by example is essential to building trust, strengthening culture and inspiring better performance.
What’s Really Happening When Your Executive Team Doesn’t Trust Each Other?
Executive team trust problems are often blamed on difficult personalities. But when leaders are working from different mandates, unspoken structural tensions can quickly become personal. Marlene Clark explores how executive teams can name those tensions, rebuild candor, and create a more aligned way of working together.
More Effort Won’t Fix the Wrong Strategy
When results fall short, our first instinct is often to increase the activity. But more applications, reminders, meetings, or resources will not solve a problem rooted in unclear ownership, an inefficient process, or the wrong strategy. These three questions can help leaders move beyond the visible symptom and trace a problem to its source.
How Can AI Understand Us When We Still Don’t Understand Ourselves?
AI can process information and recognize patterns, but can it understand intention, context, and human nuance? Christa Clark explores how AI can reproduce our blind spots—and why leaders must remain accountable for the decisions they automate.
Committed to Being Right?
Being right can feel convincing, especially when we can build a logical case for our perspective. Eduardo Lan reflects on recognizing his own blind spots—and why personal growth begins when we choose the outcome, the relationship, or fulfillment over proving ourselves right.
When the World Turns the Other Way
When the world seems to turn the other way, how much choice do we have in how we respond? Craig Clark explores meditation, gratitude, connection, and the discipline of shifting our attention toward what elevates us—and considers what that practice could mean for individuals and organizations.
Love Everybody and Tell the Truth
Clear expectations start with telling the truth—and making sure the other person actually hears what you mean. Caitlyn Rose explores how honest communication, active listening, and a willingness to clarify can create greater alignment, trust, and performance at work and beyond.
Why Do We Keep Score?
Keeping score isn’t only about knowing whether you won. It shows you where you are, what’s working, and what needs to happen next. Martha Lynn Mangum looks to football—and legendary coach Vince Lombardi—for lessons on accountability, collaboration, and achieving results as a team.
What If? Finding a Way When You Don’t Have the Answer
Where do ideas come from—and can we create the conditions for better ones? Brett Morris explores how curiosity, imagination, and a willingness to ask “What if?” can help us Find a Way when the answer isn’t obvious.
Accountability Is Not the Same as Blame
Many organizations say they value accountability, yet often mistake it for blame. Tracey Nelson explores why accountability is really about ownership, personal responsibility, and creating a workplace culture where people willingly engage rather than fear being blamed.
Are You Afraid to Disturb the (Perceived) Balance?
Many teams mistake silence for harmony. In reality, avoiding difficult conversations often hides unresolved issues that weaken trust and collaboration. Discover how leaders can foster psychological safety, encourage honest dialogue, and build stronger, healthier teams through generous listening and courageous conversations.
Leave Room for the Unexpected
Some of the best moments in life—and at work—don't always come from the plans we carefully make. In this reflection, we explore why leaving room for the unexpected can make us more adaptable, resilient, and ultimately more effective in the way we work with others.
We Didn't Fail to Build Go-Getters; We Trained Them Not to Be
Many leaders say they want employees to think like owners, yet their workplace often teaches the opposite. Christa Clark explores why initiative disappears, how organizations unintentionally reward silence, and what leaders can do to build cultures where accountability and ownership actually thrive.
The Bottomless Pit
Success can become a bottomless pit if it's pursued for its own sake. Eduardo Lan shares how a workshop in a Bolivian mine reminded him that lasting fulfillment comes not from achievement, but from serving others with curiosity, humility, and genuine care.
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Martha Lynn Mangum shares a deeply personal story of transformation—from losing stability to finding purposeful work that truly lights her up. If you’ve ever felt stuck, this one’s for you.