Leadership growth is rarely linear. Here are five lessons on discomfort, networking, and mentoring that help professionals build real leadership capacity.

From May 3 to 9, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will celebrate Small Business Week, and I am excited to join in the celebration. Throughout the week, I'll be sharing tips on how you can personally support small businesses to maximize your impact. Make sure to follow along and get involved! The Importance of Small Businesses Small businesses are vital to the American economy. They encounter unique challenges that larger corporations usually do not face. These businesses...

On April 10th, I brought these remarkable women together: Elizabeth Caragay Watts-Russell of SiteSelectionStrategist LLC, Lisa Schoenthal of Breath of Freedom Experiences, and Laurel Pendle of LPBC Services LLC in a virtual panel discussion that energized everyone in attendance, which was precisely the outcome I intended by engaging these women in a lively discussion. Their honesty and insights revealed what it truly means to thrive as an entrepreneur.