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sustainable stamina

Sustainable Stamina

Posted On August 9, 2026 | Burdens & Struggles, Fundamentals & Feedback, Grit & Growth

Great leaders possess a level of sustainable stamina that others don’t.  They have a unique ability to continue to press forward in the everyday grind of life and leadership.
running the rat race

Running the Rat Race

Posted On July 26, 2026 | Burdens & Struggles, Deep & Meaningful, Family & Experiences, Grit & Growth, Sports & Winning, Time & Perspective

Ever get tired of running the rat race?  The endless cycle of stress, exhaustion, and chaos?  There is a necessary level of endurance required to run the race of life and leadership, and there is…
curiosity kills

Curiosity Kills

Posted On June 14, 2026 | Authenticity & Intentionality, Burdens & Struggles, Failure & Fear, Humility & Selflessness, Questions & Reflections

Curiosity kills the unknown.  It opens the door to eradicate ignorance.  Being curious reduces confusion and improves clarity.
pressure

Pressure

Posted On May 31, 2026 | Burdens & Struggles, Heroes & Legends, Sacrifice & Service, Storms & Seasons

Pressure builds leaders.  It comes with the territory of leadership.  The calling of leadership comes with a cost.  The daily demands placed on leaders are heavy. 
roads of life and leadership

The Roads of Life and Leadership

Posted On May 10, 2026 | Burdens & Struggles, Grit & Growth, Preparation & Presence, Time & Perspective

The roads of life and leadership are filled with people.  These people play a significant role in the journey.  The ones we encounter along the way help determine our direction.  Good, bad, or indifferent, there…
trying to break even

Trying to Break Even

Posted On May 3, 2026 | Burdens & Struggles, Deep & Meaningful, Time & Perspective

In life and leadership, there are days where we are just trying to break even.  Those moments that we feel like we just can't get ahead.  As we get back to even, here comes the…
get unstuck

Get Unstuck

Posted On April 19, 2026 | Burdens & Struggles, Dysfunction & Distraction, Failure & Fear

When we get Stuck in life and leadership, a strategy is required to get unstuck.  Stuck keeps us still, unstuck sends us forward.  We go nowhere stuck, while the possibilities are endless unstuck.
getting skunked

Getting Skunked

Posted On April 12, 2026 | Burdens & Struggles, Failure & Fear, Family & Experiences

“Getting skunked” is a term used in fishing.  It’s the result of a full day of fishing, with zero catching!  It’s not an angler’s best day at the office.  Getting Skunked    We just returned…
take a hike

Take a Hike

Posted On April 5, 2026 | Burdens & Struggles, Dysfunction & Distraction, Family & Experiences, Recharging & Rest

Take a hike! Three life and leadership lessons.
find another room

Find Another Room

Posted On March 8, 2026 | Burdens & Struggles, Critics & Haters, Grit & Growth, Time & Perspective

Life and leadership places us in plenty of rooms. How do we know when it's time to find another one? Check out some thoughts in this week's @leadershipandmain post:

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