Burdens & Struggles

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:
Be the person that people want to follow

Be the Person that People Want to follow

Posted On February 22, 2026 | Authenticity & Intentionality, Burdens & Struggles, Culture, Deep & Meaningful, Failure & Fear, Gratitude & Grace, Humility & Selflessness, Love & Kindness, Willingness & Want To

Being the person people want to follow should be the aspirational goal for all of us.  It is the identifying mark of a leader. 
The Intersections of Life and Leadership

The Intersections of Life and Leadership

Posted On January 25, 2026 | Burdens & Struggles, Dysfunction & Distraction, Recharging & Rest, Sacrifice & Service

The intersections of life and leadership, we have all been there. Congested places where decisions are made to stop, go, or use caution.  Places where there are both internal and external pressures to progress. 
controlled sense of urgency

Controlled Sense of Urgency

Posted On January 4, 2026 | Burdens & Struggles, Failure & Fear, Grit & Growth, Sports & Winning

A controlled sense of urgency can determine success or failure in a circumstance.  The urgency in which we attack an issue defines the path forward.  Urgency is necessary to triumph when the tension of situations…
seasons of scarcity

Seasons of Scarcity

Posted On November 30, 2025 | Burdens & Struggles, Deep & Meaningful, Family & Experiences, Grit & Growth, Love & Kindness, Time & Perspective

There is plenty to be learned in seasons of scarcity.  While scarce seasons lack resources, there is no shortage of opportunities.  There is sufficiency found within the insufficiency.  It just requires the right perspective. 

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