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Talent vs. Discipline: The Secret to Building High-Performing Teams
Discipline keeps you moving. Talent shows you where to go. Together? They build teams that outperform and outlast.

Melanie Troxell
May 2, 20253 min read


Singing with Abandon - Lessons on Feedback
Caught singing loudly with the door open, I was reminded: real growth happens when we welcome honest feedback from trusted voices.

Melanie Troxell
Apr 27, 20252 min read


All That Glitters Is Not Gold: The Pyrite Principle
Not all that sparkles is gold—sometimes it’s pyrite, sometimes it’s pride. True value lies beneath the surface, not hovering at the shine.

Michael Troxell
Apr 24, 20253 min read


Zero Point One: The Gift of Just a Little More
Sometimes the part of you that feels “off” is your greatest gift. Maybe you’re not too much—maybe you’re just giving more.

Melanie Troxell
Apr 16, 20253 min read


The Power of Storytelling in Leadership: Why Communication is the Ultimate Talent
I would argue that the most important skill, a leader can develop is communication—and at the heart of great communication is storytelling.

Melanie Troxell
Apr 10, 20252 min read


Fifty-Foot Paint Job
A cheap paint job looks great from afar—but up close, the flaws show. People can be the same way. Watch, learn, but choose wisely.

Melanie Troxell
Apr 6, 20251 min read


7 Tips for Cultivating Critical Thinking: Embrace a Little Rebellion
Embracing a bit of rebellion fosters critical thinking; Here are 7 actionable strategies to cultivate it effectively.

Melanie Troxell
Mar 29, 20255 min read


The Power of Telling on Yourself: Creating a Culture of Trust and Growth
Owning mistakes builds trust and growth. Hiding them leads to failure. Create a culture where honesty is respected, not feared.

Melanie Troxell
Mar 25, 20254 min read


Snorkeling & Leadership: 12 Practices for Engaged & Thriving Teams
If you provide vision, most people will begin to loose their fear. They’ll begin to discover talents they never knew they had.

Melanie Troxell
Mar 21, 20252 min read


There’s Only One Kind of Leadership
Leadership really boils down to one thing: taking good care of people.

Melanie Troxell
Mar 8, 20252 min read


The Power of Consistency in Leadership
Teams thrive when expectations are clear, communication is consistent, and accountability is predictable.

Melanie Troxell
Mar 8, 20253 min read


The Right Tool Master for the Job
What if the key to a team’s success isn’t the tool, but the tool-master?

Melanie Troxell
Mar 7, 20253 min read


Anchored by Hope
I’m a pragmatic. It would be easy for me to mock hope, because my mind naturally seeks for what is real, what is here, what is provable. But

Michael Troxell
Jan 25, 202411 min read


God Loves a Good Argument
It’s rude to argue. That’s what my mother taught me. But as I grew, I sensed that arguing was an integral ingredient in my nature. For years I sought to repress this, but eventually I realized that sometimes arguing can be the best way to really figure out where you, yourself, stand. It can be the beginning of a new way of thinking. If done thoughtfully, it can be a window into someone else’s world. It can help to establish who you are as a person. It can change the course o

Michael Troxell
Jan 6, 20246 min read


Finding God’s Will
The common misconception that every detail of our lives is intricately predetermined by a divine plan has defined the understanding of many Christians for centuries. This belief instills a crippling anxiety, particularly in young individuals navigating pivotal life decisions. This illogical mindset can literally drive faith from the hearts of intelligent young believers. God's greatest gift to humanity is the freedom of choice, and he desires his children to actively engage i

Michael Troxell
Jan 2, 20247 min read


God's Greatest gift - Choice
There is a wonderful story in the Bible, in Genesis Chapter two. It lays out a story of when God gave humanity the greatest gift of all. This gift may defy your expectations, but without it, every other gift would be meaningless. In verse seven, the Lord God created the first human, Adam, from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into him. The scene unfolds in the pristine garden of Eden, a carefully designed haven for humanity. God meticulously planted thi

Michael Troxell
Dec 27, 20237 min read


Perspective (First World Problems)
Perspective. A few weeks ago, our water was turned off at the little boarding school campus that we live on. The mess of damage pipes caused a frustrated frenzy over the couple of days that we were without water, and I couldn’t help but remember Kenya. Last spring several teaching and administrative staff took a dozen students with us to Kenya, Africa, for an eye-opening and exciting experience. Perspective. Much of Africa’s experience with water is very, very different from

Melanie Troxell
Dec 13, 20239 min read
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