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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.

Consistency isn’t glamorous. From Duolingo streaks to heart failure recovery, tiny stubborn steps create lasting growth and strength.

Leadership feels like failing most days. But hidden wins—the ones that never hit the dashboard—are the ones that matter most.

Interviewers don’t want perfect answers. They want honesty, humility, and self-awareness. Here’s how to flip your weakness into wisdom.

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.

The strongest teams aren’t the ones that never broke. They’re the ones that learned how to mend—with clarity, care, and connection.

Women listen for trust. Men work for it. Real connection comes when we master both languages of trust.

In a culture quick to cancel and slow to listen, resilience is no longer a soft skill—it’s essential for leadership, relationships, and mental health. This blog explores the need for "rhino skin" in a fragile world, the consequences of eroding free speech, and how leaders can remain ethical, civil, and courageous amid chaos. Featuring reflections on workplace accountability and a sobering response to the tragic shooting of Charlie Kirk.

ou don’t know how alike you are until you step into someone’s story. Look again. Maybe they’re like you. Probably they are.

Disorientation often feels like failure, but it can be a surprising gift. In this blog, Michael Troxell explores how seasons of confusion, loss, and disruption often lead to personal transformation, deeper clarity, and emotional resilience. Learn how to reframe disorientation not as a setback, but as a necessary stage in growth, leadership, and spiritual maturity.

Big moments don’t shape your life—small steps do. One choice at a time, you’re building something. So what’s your next step?

When you protect the toxic, you lose the healthy. Accountability isn’t cruelty—it’s leadership. Here’s why it matters now more than ever.

In Part 4 of The Pyrite Principle, Michael Troxell explores the bait-and-switch dynamic in hiring and job-seeking. From flashy job descriptions that mislead to candidates who sparkle in interviews but disappoint in practice, learn how to identify, avoid, and navigate fool’s gold in the workplace. Discover honest, compassionate strategies for accountability, alignment, and team healing.

Leadership isn’t just about taking charge. It’s about stepping back, trusting others, and leaving a legacy that carries on.

This second chapter in the Guardians story isn’t about building a team from scratch — it’s about keeping one together when the cracks...

What do a thief, a tree, and a raccoon teach us about leadership? Everything. Especially when they stand in a circle and choose to care.

Not all learners are alike. Let’s build learning environments that challenge the driven, support the hands-on, and grow teams with depth.

Sometimes leadership means saying, “This isn’t my idea—but it’s the right one.” Distance can turn resistance into action.

That charming relationship might be fool’s gold. Learn how to evaluate wisely, set boundaries, and attract what truly aligns with you.

Not all investments are golden. Learn how to spot the sparkle that deceives — before it drains your wallet and your peace of mind.