by Krystal Gail | Mar 30, 2026 | Reflections
Courage is not the absence of fear — it is the decision to act in spite of it. Over the past week, we explored how fear shows up in our lives through failure, rejection, avoidance, uncertainty, and self-doubt. We also explored how courage is built — not in one...
by Krystal Gail | Mar 23, 2026 | Reflections
Have you ever been on a team where it seemed like people were constantly swimming in each other’s lanes? Have you ever taken on someone else’s responsibility because you believed you had the answer or thought you could do the job better than they could? How did that...
by Krystal Gail | Mar 23, 2026 | Reflections
Today’s quote from Stephen Covey is an interesting one. By hyphenating the word responsibility, he highlights an important idea: we always have the ability to choose our response to the situations and circumstances we face. Once we accept ownership and accountability...
by Krystal Gail | Mar 23, 2026 | Reflections
Today’s quote may sound a bit harsher than the tone I usually deliver, but it highlights an important truth about teams and performance. All of us are capable of achieving meaningful things. For a team to reach its full potential, however, every member must be...
by Krystal Gail | Mar 23, 2026 | Reflections
Many people talk a good game. They know what should be done and are quick to share the fruits of their wisdom. Unfortunately, far fewer actually walk the talk. When pressure rises and urgency increases, some leaders revert to self-protection mode and choose the...