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How to pitch a book or idea
As a creator, I’ve struggled with the infamous pitch. I’ve spent countless hours researching the perfect pitch, searching for “perfect pitch template” on Google, and (in recent years) prompted AI to “draft a pitch in my voice to [insert person or organization],” at which time AI usually spits out something generic that works about 1%…
Finding Purpose in the Lion’s Den: How One Woman Turned Frustration, Faith, and Curiosity into a Calling
A youth leader, musician, and entrepreneur explains how frustration, curiosity, and faith led her to build a business rooted in identity and service. If you’re a dreamer like me, there’s a moment that will probably resonate with you: You have an inspiring idea, but then you hesitate. There’s an almost indescribable tension that causes you…
Why Charisma Is Overrated: The Strategic Case for “Leading Last”
Many of us believe that “presence” is everything in the high-stakes world of corporate leadership. We are conditioned to think that the loudest voice in the room, the most charismatic personality, or the person with the most impressive title wields the most influence. I believed this too early in my career. I legitimately thought leadership…
Raising Confident Kids with Lasting Self-Esteem
Written by Kris Louis Many parents want to know more about raising confident kids, especially when confidence can feel like a moving target: one day a child raises a hand in class, and the next day a small mistake becomes “I’m not good at anything.” That swing is exhausting, especially when adults want to protect…
Presence Over Perfection: What Being a Marine Taught Me About Fatherhood
I admit that sometimes I over-systemize or over-compartmentalize leadership in my mind because I love checklists and frameworks that help simplify high-stakes moments in complex environments. But recently, I had the honor of sitting down with CJ on The CJ Moneyway Show, and we stripped away the regimented, Major Payne-esque systems to talk about a…
The “Robot” Lie: Why Modern Leaders Are Actually Afraid of Themselves
Most leadership books tell you to take charge, command the room, and be the smartest person in the building. They’re leading you into a trap. In the Marine Corps, we are taught that leadership isn’t about being the “hero”; it’s about being the architect of a mission that survives without you. But today, leaders are…
I Made a Marine Cry: Why Rank is the Most Dangerous Tool in Your Leadership Kit
Early in my career as a U.S. Marine Corps officer, I thought I knew what leadership looked like. To me, it was a boisterous demeanor, clearly articulating the “Commander’s Intent,” and being the perfect operations officer who kept everyone in line with a firm hand and a loud voice. I was getting results…or so I…
Stop Chasing, Start Becoming: The “Before You Cuff” Guide to Dating with Purpose
If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve likely seen the term “cuffing season”—that period where everyone seems to be pairing up just in time for the holidays and Valentine’s Day. But for many, this season brings more anxiety than affection. We’ve all been there: the midnight text that feels like a connection…
Why Your Home is the Best Leadership Academy
Last week, I learned two of the most important lessons in high-stakes leadership from a (hysterical) situation involving my 7-year-old daughter and a trapped bird. The Scene: High Stakes on the Back Patio Picture this: Our small dog was acting strange—jumping on the patio furniture and “hunting” for something. It’s strange because he’s never jumped…
My Brother Apologized for Our Childhood, But I Thanked Him Instead.
Parenting with intentionality means recognizing that growth happens on both sides of a relationship. My brother, Clement, reached out to me recently to apologize for the way he treated me as a child. He felt his actions were abrasive and unnecessary. He even used the word bullying. I admired his transparency, but I was shocked…
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