Welcome to Leadership Insights! Each week, we curate transformative leadership insights and add our own expertise to help you lead with purpose and impact. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, you’ll find actionable wisdom in every edition.
Want to try a leadership hack you’ve likely never tried? Start your meetings by asking everyone to share a “win” from the past week. It’s simple, quick, and surprisingly powerful. This small shift sets a positive tone, boosts energy, and reminds your team (and you) of the progress being made—even in challenging times.
This week, test this approach in your next meeting. Whether it’s a big achievement or a small victory, celebrating wins helps build momentum, fosters engagement, and creates a culture of recognition. And as a bonus, it primes your team to approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset. Positivity is contagious—let it start with you.
This Week’s Posts We Love
LinkedIn Spotlight by Andrea Henderson
One of my dear clients shared this powerful story with me—and I knew I had to pass it along. Bishop T.D. Jakes didn’t just model strength in leadership; he showed what it means to step aside with clarity, courage, and intention. Succession planning isn’t just a business strategy—it’s an act of legacy. This is a moment every leader should take time to reflect on.
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Podcast Spotlight from Build Your Business: From Fear to Freedom
While walking Pooch the other day, I hit play on a business podcast—and had to do a double take. Core values and leading with clarity? That’s the first pillar in CARE to Lead®, and this episode breaks it down beautifully. If you’re a founder or entrepreneur, don’t miss this practical guide to identifying your real core values and using them to lead with focus and integrity.
Listen to the Full Episode Here
Book of the Week
Relentless Optimism: How a Commitment to Positive Thinking Changes Everything (Sports for the Soul) by Darrin Donnelly
This week’s best read for leaders is an inspiring journey into the transformative power of optimism. Through the story of Bobby Kane, a struggling baseball player, and his unconventional manager, Wally Hogan, this book demonstrates how developing a disciplined, realistic, and actionable positive mindset can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Leaders will discover practical techniques to overcome fear and doubt, sustain optimism through challenges, and unlock their full potential in both life and leadership.
Must-Read Article of the Week
“Five Science-Backed Strategies for More Happiness” by Kira M. Newman
We liked this article because it breaks happiness down into concrete, science-backed steps that leaders can easily translate into their own lives and organizations. By guiding readers through research-supported techniques, it offers practical insights that move beyond abstract concepts to help leaders create more positive, resilient cultures. It’s a refreshing reminder that well-being doesn’t have to remain elusive, but can be cultivated through actionable, evidence-based strategies.
From the CARE to Lead® Archives
Why Your Virtual Meetings Are Failing
This week, as we focus on engaging our teams, we’re pulling from the archives a blog post that feels more relevant than ever: “Why Your Virtual Meetings Are Failing.” If your team is checked out behind turned-off cameras or multitasking through meetings, it’s time for a reset. From posture to presence, small shifts can completely transform your virtual leadership.
Closing Thoughts
Leadership thrives on engaging moments of connection and celebration. What “win” can you celebrate today to energize your team? Let’s stay connected—find me on LinkedIn, Bluesky, YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram, and share how this tip is impacting your leadership.
Thank you for being part of our leadership community. We’re dedicated to helping you lead with Clarity, Authenticity, Responsibility, and Engagement. Until next week, keep raising the bar on your leadership journey!
