MOMENTUM BLOG
The Leadership Test: Finding the Space Between Stimulus and Response
Leadership is often revealed in the moments when emotions run high. A critical email, an unexpected setback, or a shifting priority can trigger an immediate reaction. The most effective leaders learn to pause, process, and respond with intention. In that space between stimulus and response lies the power to build trust and lead with maturity.
Act With Integrity: When Your Values, Words, and Actions Move in the Same Direction
Integrity is more than honesty. It is the disciplined practice of aligning what you believe, what you say, and what you do. When leaders live from this place of alignment, they create trust, credibility, and cultures where people feel safe to do the same.
The Hardest Thing I Ever Had to Learn About Making an Impact
You can’t make an impact on people you’ve pushed away. Eduardo Lan reflects on the hard lesson that shifted his approach to leadership, from relentless pressure to human-centered impact.
What Are You Worried About?
What if nearly everything you worry about never actually happens? Letting go of fear and choosing presence may be the key to both better performance and a more fulfilling life.
Recovery Is Not Optional: Rethinking Work, Leadership, and Sustainable Performance
When did productivity stop being enough? This reflection explores how overwork, burnout, and overfunctioning impact both individuals and teams—and how recovery is essential for sustainable performance.
Stressed Out?
Workplace stress is more common than ever—but leadership has the power to shift it. In this blog, Tracey Nelson shares simple, practical strategies leaders can use to reduce stress, improve communication, and create a more stable and supportive team environment.
Four Decades of Leadership, Life & Fun
A look back at nearly four decades of leadership, transformation, and the human moments that shaped the heart of Momentum. From early lessons in authenticity to the power of listening, Marlene reflects on the experiences that continue to inspire her work today.
Why Leadership by Example Is the Only Kind That Works
Influence isn’t about the loudest voice in the room—it’s about the presence that lingers long after words fade. Discover why authentic leadership is less about telling and more about being.
The Mind Is Not Good for Leadership… Unless It Consults the Heart
In today’s world of rapid change, courageous leadership matters more than ever. Craig Clark explores why true leaders must balance the mind with the heart—embracing empathy, accountability, and connection to create meaningful impact.
The Leadership Playbook: Setting Expectations That Drive Success
Have you ever walked into a project, confident that everyone was aligned, only to realize weeks later that no one shared the same vision? Clarity is an illusion if it isn’t met with mutual understanding. Whether it’s a failed product launch or a workplace project that collapses under misaligned priorities, unclear expectations don’t just impact productivity—they erode trust, efficiency, and morale. The strongest leaders don’t assume alignment; they create it. In this blog, we explore how to set clear expectations, navigate cross-functional teams, and foster a culture where success is built on clarity—not assumptions.
Inspiring Growth Through Vulnerability
My vulnerability didn't weaken me; it empowered me. And more importantly, it inspired others to embrace their own vulnerabilities and authenticity.
The Unspoken Power of Personal Integrity
In my decades-long leadership journey, one lesson has become unmistakably clear: personal integrity isn't just a buzzword; it's the foundation of effective leadership. I've learned this not from theories but from facing the challenges of leading teams in the real world.
What Kinds of Conversations Are You Having?
You’re standing in front of your people or addressing them via video, and all you get are blank stares. You ask, what do I have to do to get everyone engaged?
How to Inspire Your Team to Greatness Simply By Showing Confidence In Them
I just watched the Philadelphia Eagles handle the San Francisco 49ers. We’ve all been there — worked hard all quarter for the big presentation only to have a wrench thrown in the works at the last minute. How do you inspire your team when that happens?
Stop Holding People Accountable at Work
Stop holding people accountable; it doesn’t work. But leadership coaching is built around accountability, so how can I say it doesn’t work?
OMG, Not Core Values Again!
Is the core values conversation approaching the tipping point on your “give a s**t meter?” Fair enough; let’s talk about a new aspect of them. Three things about core values you may not have considered…
When Leadership is Not About the Leader
Great leaders are not, in fact, focused on themselves, but are focused outside themselves.
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In doing so, here are some of the things I have learned:
Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Though you have transformed, never be ashamed of your story or who you used to be.
Your core values are who you already are. Own it.
Listening “for” is more than being open. It’s putting aside the need to “do” anything.
Personal and Professional Purpose
We have come to the conclusion that Purpose isn't a sweet little "nice to have." It's a necessity. In life and in business. Where there is purpose, there is drive. Where there is drive, there is the everlasting climb to better business, better lives, and a better world.
How to Lead by Example
You have the power to choose your leadership style, but the one aspect of your style you can’t choose is leading by example. You truly have no choice but to intentionally practice it, as it will happen whether or not you choose to do so.
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