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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.

People are mirrors. Stop the feud. Be nice. Workplace culture shifts when one person decides to break the cycle.

In healthcare, we reframe failure as “opportunity” — because in a world of guaranteed loss, we can still choose to grow.

The best kind of care sometimes leaves you warm and dry while they quietly take the wet seat. Notice it. Appreciate it. Pass it on.

Waiting is hard. Multitasking gives your anxious mind something else to hold onto — and sometimes, that’s exactly what you need.

They Everyone has their own “elevensies”—small needs that keep them going. Great leaders meet them without losing sight of the mission.

Sometimes lie doesn’t give you “a button.” The best service, work & relationships happen when you think beyond the script.

We are made of stories — they connect us, grow us, and remind us who we’ve become. This is why I write.

When my dad’s oxygen dropped to 83%, I slapped his arm and said, “Get up.” He moaned. I packed his hospital bag anyway.