Reflection is one of those things we all agree  is important… yet somehow never quite get around to. We talk about learning from experience, building self-awareness, and being intentional. But in practice, reflection often sits at the bottom of the to-do list, quietly postponed until “things calm down”... When does that happen?? The truth is, most of us are not bad leaders or learners. We are just busy humans operating in systems that reward action far more than pause. Why r

We have all been there. A new idea lands on the table, perhaps a psychometric assessment, a team building day, or a different way of...

A Portuguese saying, “You cannot take a step longer than your legs,” offers timeless wisdom about pacing ourselves. In this post, I explore how it connects to CliftonStrengths—especially Responsibility—and how it can guide other strengths like Achiever, Relator, and Connectedness. It’s a reminder that strengths create the most value when used within our natural stride, not beyond it.