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Facing Our “Hidden” Struggles: The Adam & Eve Lesson You Need Today
I’ve always envisioned Parent-Child-Connect as the premier location for real-time, raw conversations to help leaders (including parents, teachers, mentors, and caregivers) grow so they can develop the next generation of impactful leaders. In keeping with that vision, I want to share my thoughts from my morning meditation and journaling. Today, while reflecting on some of…
Lead Last: The Movement for Influence-Based Leadership is Here
Marine Corps officer Olaolu Ogunyemi introduces “Lead Last,” a leadership book featuring 21 counterintuitive principles for becoming an effective leader through influence and servant leadership.
The Journey to Leading Last: A Feature in Bold Journey Magazine
I’ve learned that a successful life is built by taking a series of bold steps. I’m humbled to share my interview with Bold Journey Magazine! We discussed the experiences, challenges, and “why” behind the work we do here at Parent-Child-Connect.com. In the feature, we dive deep into what it means to build a legacy in…
Stop Comparing Yourself: A Review of “Forget Those Guys” by Shakir Robinson
I absolutely love being connected to talented people! One of my Marine Corps colleagues and good friends published his third book a few months ago. The message, theme, and boldness with which he articulated his point have made it one of the favorites I keep in my office drawer anytime I’m tempted to self-denigrate, compare…
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…
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