Your values are your leadership compass.

4 Questions Every Business Leader Should Ask Themselves

July 8, 2026 |

Leading a business has a way of exposing both your strengths and your blind spots. When sales are strong and everything seems to be clicking, it’s easy to assume your management is exactly what it needs to be. When business slows down or unexpected challenges arise, it’s equally easy to become so focused on solving…

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Freedom Creates Opportunity

Freedom Is More Than a Holiday

July 1, 2026 |

Sunday is Independence Day, which is always a special day for me. My beloved grandmother was born on July 4, and her sister, one of my favorite aunts, passed away on July 4 a few years ago. I always take time on this holiday to thank God for the gift of their presence in my…

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Integrity stands on a foundation of honesty.

Why Honest Leaders Build Stronger Businesses

June 24, 2026 |

Earlier this month, I wrote about the value I consider most essential for success, in both business and life: integrity. Today, I’d like to explore what I consider the foundation of integrity, and that is honesty.  There is a reason people say honesty is the best policy. When you do not tell the truth, it…

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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 | Comments Off on The Value That Builds Trust, Leadership, and Success

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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