Disruptive Leaders Journal
Where paradigm-shifting leaders shatter glass ceilings
Leaders Should Not Rely on Past Successes
Leaders Should Not Rely on Past Successes
What got you here won’t necessarily get you where you want to be
Still Searching: Why Fit and Focus Are Lifelong Questions
Still Searching: Why Fit and Focus Are Lifelong Questions
In every season of your career, the challenge isn’t just to work hard — it’s to discover where you truly belong and to persist until you…
How to Mentor Someone in a Role You’ve Never Held
How to Mentor Someone in a Role You’ve Never Held
You’re asked to mentor a rising leader. They’re sharp, motivated, and hungry to grow.
Judgment in the Crucible: How JFK’s Cool Head Under Fire Offers a Leadership Blueprint for Today
Judgment in the Crucible: How JFK’s Cool Head Under Fire Offers a Leadership Blueprint for Today
In the autumn of 1962, as the world held its breath, President John F. Kennedy faced what would become one of the most perilous moments in…
Why Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Have the Competitive Edge
Why Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Have the Competitive Edge
In our last article, “Leadership Isn’t Just About Strategy — It’s About Emotion” we explored the powerful role emotions play in motivating…
10 Daily High-Performance Habits of Ultra-Successful People
10 Daily High-Performance Habits of Ultra-Successful People
The Power of Daily Habits
The Paradox Spectrum: Mapping Leadership’s Fundamental Tensions
The Paradox Spectrum: Mapping Leadership’s Fundamental Tensions
Leadership is not the art of choosing between opposites — it is the discipline of integrating them.
Modern Transformations of the Ordeal Concept: How Adversity Shapes Leadership in Contemporary…
Modern Transformations of the Ordeal Concept: How Adversity Shapes Leadership in Contemporary…
What separates ordinary leaders from the truly exceptional? It’s not intelligence, charisma, or technical expertise — it’s the ability to…
Can Physical Fitness Fuel Leadership Success?
Can Physical Fitness Fuel Leadership Success?
The Overlooked Leadership Advantage
The Power of Patience in Leadership
The Power of Patience in Leadership
Why Great Leaders Know When to Wait
The Leadership Trap — Waiting for Perfect Information
The Leadership Trap — Waiting for Perfect Information
Leadership is often portrayed as a pursuit of knowledge, a relentless quest to gather every piece of data before making a decision. The…
The Hidden Struggle of High Achievers
The Hidden Struggle of High Achievers
Why Great Leaders Battle Impostor Syndrome — and How They Overcome It
Leading from Within: Why Followership is the Key to Thriving Teams
Leading from Within: Why Followership is the Key to Thriving Teams
Introduction: The Leadership Illusion
Leadership Isn’t Just About Strategy — It’s About Emotion
Leadership Isn’t Just About Strategy — It’s About Emotion
When people think about great leadership, they often focus on strategy, vision, and execution. While these elements are undeniably…
The Toxic Myth of “Family First”
The Toxic Myth of “Family First”
Let’s talk about the one thing no one wants to admit:
‘Just Throw’: The Role of Trust, Team, and Tenacity in Success
‘Just Throw’: The Role of Trust, Team, and Tenacity in Success
We don’t reach our biggest moments alone — the right team, the right mindset, and the right belief in ourselves can make all the…
The Leadership Balancing Act: Kindness vs. Accountability (with Book Recommendations)
The Leadership Balancing Act: Kindness vs. Accountability (with Book Recommendations)
The Case for Firing Your Best Employee
The Case for Firing Your Best Employee
If you want to be a great leader, sometimes you have to do the unthinkable. That includes letting go of your best employee.
Breaking Free from People-Pleasing with Boundaries
Breaking Free from People-Pleasing with Boundaries
Breaking free from people-pleasing requires perseverance, self-awareness, and the courage to set firm yet fair boundaries, ensuring that…
The Power of Small Acts: An Orange Slice and a Life Lesson
The Power of Small Acts: An Orange Slice and a Life Lesson
A marathon teaches valuable life lessons about perseverance, leadership, and kindness — whether setting the pace for others or recognizing…
Why You Probably Don’t Know Sh*t About Leadership (And Why It’s Not Your Fault)
Why You Probably Don’t Know Sh*t About Leadership (And Why It’s Not Your Fault)
Leadership is one of the most overcomplicated and misunderstood concepts in modern life. You’ve probably read books, attended seminars, or…
Maximize Employee Potential by Focusing on Strengths
Maximize Employee Potential by Focusing on Strengths
Imagine the scene: a grizzled, old coach with a whistle perpetually hanging around his neck, barking orders and criticizing every move…