The Pressure to journal is for your success only not others Most people don’t fail at journaling because they lack discipline. They fail because they lack direction. A blank page without purpose quickly becomes another abandoned habit. But journaling can become one of the most powerful transformation tools in your life when you approach it […]
From Triggered to Intentional The other day, I was having a conversation with a friend about the Canadian political landscape. He was surprised that I was not nearly as emotionally charged as he was. A few months ago, that would not have been true. I told him that I just completed Pressure Free Living with […]
The other day I was standing in my office looking at my bookshelf. A row of books I’ve read over the years—some more than once. Every one of them meant something at the time. They challenged how I think.Pushed me to take more ownership.Helped me see leadership a little clearer. But what stood out to […]
A story about consistency Every morning, I give my horse, Steve, a special ration of feed. It has to be soaked overnight so it is ready for him in the morning. When I forget to prepare it the night before, everything starts late. Steve notices. He becomes frustrated and paces the pen, watching for me, […]
For the last few months, I’ve been on a quest to change my health habits. And I’ve been resisting one thing. Walking. Physical exercise. The simplest option on the list. This morning, I went for a 30-minute walk—and it felt like I overcame a giant. Not because it was hard physically. But because it exposed […]
Trust, Alignment, and Performance By Arlen Motz Leadership When you watch a skilled rider and a willing horse, you can’t always see the signals—but you can feel the trust. The ride looks smooth because both are clear, connected, and taking responsibility for their part. That’s what great leadership feels like too. Not force. Not fear. […]
The Doorknob Decision: Choosing to Turn Instead of Looping By Arlen Motz Leadership Most leaders don’t miss opportunities because they can’t see the door. They miss them because they won’t turn the knob. I’ve been there: facing a solid door with a simple handle, looping in my head. The loop feels like strategy, but it’s […]
When a hammer hits a nail it drives the nail into the wood and that is progress. The impact or force of the hammer is what creates the action. Now if there is too much force or a force from the wrong angle the nail kinks over. The action and force of the hammer is […]
Early on, someone told me something that sounded pretty smart at the time:“Never move someone off your team—you can coach anyone into any role.” At first, this seemed to make sense because great leaders develop people, and persistence is a virtue.But the truth is fit matters. A person who struggles in one environment can thrive […]
I ask myself this often: How can I be curious without turning into a micromanager? So many times I have found myself thinking “I could have done this job 3 times faster and way better.” When I get close to a deadline my trust is hard to keep in focus and I find it a […]
