“The greatest way to influence people is by your own example.”
— John Wooden

by Krystal Gail | Jul 27, 2026 | Reflections

The Shadow You Cast Have you ever done something you ultimately regretted, only to watch a team member repeat the very same behavior? What if many of the most powerful leadership lessons are not intentionally taught? I am by nature a very confident and competitive...

“The true measure of leadership is influence—nothing more, nothing less.”
— John C. Maxwell

by Krystal Gail | Jul 27, 2026 | Reflections

Have you ever struggled to get your team to follow what seemed like a simple direction? What if the problem isn’t your people, your process, or your communication? What if the real issue is influence? In the summer of 1980, I arrived at Fort Carson, Colorado, as...

Why Influence Matters

by Krystal Gail | Jul 27, 2026 | Reflections

Over the coming week, we will explore one of the most misunderstood concepts in leadership: influence. Many people equate influence with position, authority, titles, or power. Yet all of us have encountered individuals who possessed impressive titles but very little...

What We Inspire Others to Become

by Krystal Gail | Jul 27, 2026 | Reflections

At the beginning of this week, we discussed the power of encouragement and the impact it can have on a person’s life. Over the course of the week, we explored how encouragement helps people believe in themselves, find the courage to take the next step, overcome...

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what youdid, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
— Maya Angelou

by Krystal Gail | Jul 27, 2026 | Reflections

Encouragement Becomes Legacy What would you like people to remember about you? What if your greatest legacy is what you give others the courage to accomplish? Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of leading a large number of exceptional leaders, many of whom...