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The Challenger — Who are You on the Team? Part 5
They make waves, not noise. The Challenger pushes for better—and teams that listen, rise.

Melanie
15 minutes ago2 min read


The Cheerleader — Who are You on the Team? Part 4
They don’t just lift moods — they lift momentum. The Cheerleader turns ordinary days into team victories.

Melanie
24 hours ago2 min read


The Organizer — Who are You on the Team part 3
They make order look effortless. Meet the Organizer—the one who keeps the chaos in check and the team breathing easy.

Melanie
2 days ago2 min read


The Helper — The Heartbeat of the Team (Who are you on the Team 02)
They straighten chairs, fix problems, and steady the team. The Helper isn’t loud—but they’re the heartbeat that keeps work alive.

Melanie
3 days ago2 min read


Who Are You on the Team? — A Most-Revealing Interview Question
The question “Who are you on the team?” reveals far more than skill—it uncovers identity, contribution, and culture fit.

Melanie
6 days ago3 min read


Mirrors and Your Inner Circle — Choosing Who Gets to Define You 52
You can’t see yourself clearly. That’s why your inner circle matters. Surround yourself with mirrors that tell you the truth.

Melanie
7 days ago3 min read


Embracing a Growth Mindset for Long-Term Leadership Success
Great leaders never stop learning, and leadership growth begins with mindset. Adopting a growth mindset transforms mistakes into lessons, builds resilience, turns challenges into growth opportunities, and feedback as fertilizer for future success.
Cultivate your leadership garden, because success isn’t about the destination, it’s about what you are becoming along the way.
#LeadershipDevelopment #GrowthMindset #PersonalGrowth #ContinuousLearning #TransformationalLeadership
Michael Troxell
Oct 142 min read


Big, Hairy, and Unexpected: Leading Through Life’s Interruptions
What blocks your flow might reveal what matters most. Even if it’s a 17-pound cat flopped across your keyboard.
Michael Troxell
Oct 132 min read


Values Drive Goals and Goals Expose Values
Our goals always tell on us. What gets prioritized, funded, or tolerated reveals what we truly value, and who we really are.
Michael Troxell
Oct 133 min read


The Learner’s Edge — Turning Uncertainty into Leadership Strength
Sometimes being the least experienced in the room is the best training for leadership—it teaches curiosity, humility, and change management.

Melanie
Oct 133 min read


Hippos and Leadership Part 3 — Knowing When to Leave
When the river turns toxic, you don’t owe it your decay. You owe yourself your next beginning. Leaders must know when to move on.

Melanie
Oct 82 min read


Hippos and Leadership, Part II — Surviving the Drought
Even in the drought, the wise don’t panic. They protect their depth, wait for the rain, and outlast what the drought can’t.

Melanie
Oct 73 min read


When the River Dries Up — What Hippos Teach Us About Leadership and Toxic Environments
Even the mightiest leaders, like hippos, die when the water runs dry. Power fades not from weakness, but from lack of renewal.

Melanie
Oct 62 min read


Permission Won’t Come — Lead Anyway
Stop waiting for permission. Leadership means stepping up, asking the hard questions, and realizing the answers are often waiting in the risk.
mommygurl
Oct 33 min read


Onions, Chemistry, and a Happy Anniversary to Mike
25 years, countless layers. Love is like an onion 😂 —deep, rich, sometimes pungent, always indispensable.

Melanie
Oct 13 min read


You Are My Sunshine
After 25 years, she still makes me laugh harder than anyone and pulls me out of every storm with joy, dance, and love. This is a tribute to my wife—my Sunshine, my greatest gift, and the reason I keep falling in love year after year.
Michael Troxell
Oct 12 min read


Heart Failure and Duolingo — The Power of Consistency (41)
Consistency isn’t glamorous. From Duolingo streaks to heart failure recovery, tiny stubborn steps create lasting growth and strength.

Melanie
Sep 293 min read


Leadership KPIs You’ll Never See
Leadership feels like failing most days. But hidden wins—the ones that never hit the dashboard—are the ones that matter most.

Melanie
Sep 263 min read


How to Answer the Hardest Interview Question — Turning Weakness Into Wisdom
Interviewers don’t want perfect answers. They want honesty, humility, and self-awareness. Here’s how to flip your weakness into wisdom.

Melanie
Sep 222 min read


Joy in the Journey — Slow Down
Joy isn’t just at the finish line—it’s found in the steps, pauses, and people along the way. Slow down and savor the journey.

Melanie
Sep 173 min read
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