Growth begins with honest reflection.

You Can’t Improve What You Don’t Examine

June 17, 2026 |

Father’s Day is this weekend, a time when I show extra appreciation to my husband, Mike, and my brother, Mike Powell. I hope you have the opportunity to spend time with the fathers and father figures who have made a difference in your life. One of the greatest gifts we get from our dads isn’t…

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Leadership begins with service. Trust begins with integrity.

The Value That Builds Trust, Leadership, and Success

June 10, 2026 |

One of the qualities I admire most in successful leaders is their willingness to serve others without expecting anything in return. That’s why I’m excited to be joining other servant leaders next week for a service project in support of children entering foster care.  The Women of Community Impact is collaborating with Beautiful Faces Going…

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Confidence begins with self-worth.

Are You Trying to Earn Something You Already Have?

June 3, 2026 |

I often talk about the importance of recognizing and celebrating professional success, so you will not be surprised to learn that I also love celebrating special occasions in my personal life. And this weekend gives me a great reason to celebrate—my husband Mike’s birthday!  One of the things I appreciate most about Mike is his…

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Recognition fuels retention

Employee Retention Is the Leadership Challenge Businesses Can’t Ignore

May 27, 2026 | Comments Off on Employee Retention Is the Leadership Challenge Businesses Can’t Ignore

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is a great time for business leaders to remind themselves of one of their most important responsibilities: making sure great employees know they are valued. In fact, this is a responsibility that extends to every aspect of our lives. Far too often, we forget to let the people…

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Strong teams start with strong leadership.

5 Leadership Habits That Quietly Push Great Employees Away

May 19, 2026 | Comments Off on 5 Leadership Habits That Quietly Push Great Employees Away

If you’ve ever had a terrible boss, you know the importance of improving leadership skills. But if you’ve ever been the boss yourself, you know that building leadership capacity is easier said than done. Leading an organization, any organization, is a challenging balance between being too much of that, and not enough of this. People…

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