Fear tells stories to keep us stuck.
Action rewrites the narrative.

You don’t need to fix everything.
You just need the next best step.

I thought avoiding conflict made me a “nice leader.”
Turns out it just made me an ineffective one.

Conflict won’t solve itself.
It either gets handled—or it handles you.

I broke down the brutal (but useful) lessons I wish I’d learned earlier about conflict, leadership, and the cost of staying silent.

📝 Read the full story here

A Note From the Future: These Are the Good Old Days

This week, Curtis Scaplen shares the story of how one question flipped his perspective:

👉 “If you could go 10 years into the future and give yourself one piece of advice, what would it be?”

The answer?

“These are the good old days, make them so.”

If you've been feeling heavy, stuck, or just going through the motions, this is your reminder to pause, reflect, and reclaim the moment you're in.

📝 Read now and start writing the version of your life you’ll be proud to remember.

Stop Guessing What to Say. Start Using Their Words.

💬 If your messaging isn’t hitting, stop rewriting and start relistening.
Your best research? It’s already in your customer reviews. 👀

This week’s Leadership In Focus newsletter shows you how to:
✅ Use AI to mine real customer language
✅ Turn reviews into powerful messaging
✅ Build connection without the guesswork

🛠️ It's not magic. It's marketing that listens.
📩 Read the full piece: [Link]
✉️ Need help applying it? Reach out → contact@leadershipinfocus.ca

The Sweet Spot Between Confidence and Humility
You’re not as bad as your inner critic says. But maybe not quite as good as your ego insists either.
Real leadership lives in that in-between space.
💬 Be kind to yourself. Be ruthless with your excuses.
Read this week's Leadership In Focus from Curtis Scaplen for a powerful reminder to lead from strength and wisdom.
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#LeadershipInFocus #ConfidentHumility #EgoCheck

🧠 Leadership Autopilot Is Killing Your Impact

You ever drive for 20 minutes and realize you don’t remember a thing?

Now imagine doing that with your team.

This week’s Leadership In Focus newsletter explores what distracted driving can teach us about distracted leadership — and why your team can’t afford a leader who's just coasting.

👉 A wake-up call you don’t want to snooze on.

The election may be over, but the work of real leadership has just begun. It's time to rise above partisanship and lead for all Canadians — with courage, collaboration, and commitment to unity.

Endurance isn't just for athletes - it's the hidden power behind great leadership, real growth, and achieving what feels impossible. 🚀
This week's article dives into how "by faith" isn't passive belief — it's perseverance in action.
🔥 Read why endurance changes everything.

When the problem hits the fan 💨... do you blame or take back your P.O.W.E.R.?

Toto Wolff doesn’t waste time pointing fingers. He leads through clarity, accountability, and a no-blame mindset. In this week’s newsletter, we explore what real leadership looks like when things go sideways, and how to lead like a world-class pit crew under pressure.

Read the full article & reclaim your P.O.W.E.R.

Two paths. One easy. One hard.

Most of us already know which one leads to real growth—but knowing isn’t the same as choosing it.

In this week’s Leadership In Focus newsletter, Curtis Scaplen shares a personal story about comfort, courage, and choosing the path that shapes you.

✍️ Read it now.

#leadership #growth #personaldevelopment #leadershipinfocus

I met an F1 legend and barely noticed. Here’s what I regret most.

Life gives us moments, some ordinary, some extraordinary. But are we really present enough to appreciate them? Reflecting on missed opportunities, I’m learning the power of presence. Don’t let life pass you by. Make memories. Be present.

Drowning in Chaos? Here’s how to lead when everything is unraveling! 🌪️ In a world of constant disruptions, the real leadership skill isn't controlling chaos—it's learning to surf it. This week, I’m sharing 5 key strategies to help you lead your team through the storm.

P.S. It’s about time we stop “pivoting” just for the sake of it. 🏄‍♂️

#Leadership #ChaosManagement #TeamSuccess #LeadershipInFocus

🚨 The ‘Perfect’ Plan is a Trap 🚨
You’ve got the plan in hand, right? But what happens when reality throws in some detours? 🛑 Life and leadership don’t work by the map. It’s all about how you adapt when things change. In this week's Leadership In Focus, we break down how to lead when the map changes, and why rigid plans will always trip you up.

Big Idea: Leadership isn’t about following the map perfectly. It’s about how you steer through unexpected challenges. 📍

#Leadership #Adaptability #GrowthMindset #LeadershipDevelopment

🚨 Is Your Life Overflowing? Time for a One-In-One-Out Rule 🚨

Ever feel like your calendar is bursting at the seams? Or that your energy is being sucked dry by the same old routine? 🤯 It might be time for a One-In-One-Out rule. Just like retailers swap underperforming products, we need to make space for what truly matters.

This week in Leadership In Focus, we explore how applying this simple rule can free up mental space, boost your energy, and give you the chance to focus on what really counts.

🔑 Big Idea: Leadership isn’t just about leading others—it’s about leading yourself by setting boundaries and making room for the things that nourish you.

#Leadership #SelfCare #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #EnergyManagement

🚨 When Leadership Means Walking Away 🚨
Leadership isn’t about stubbornly sticking around. It’s about knowing when to cut ties and make space for growth. Ever felt drained after a meeting or a conversation? It's time to ask: “Why do I do this?” If your energy isn’t being reciprocated, it’s time to walk away.

This week in Leadership In Focus, we dive deep into the leadership dilemma of when to step back and refocus your energy. The key? It's all about personal alignment, not external validation.

🔑 Big Idea: True leadership comes from knowing when to let go—and when to stay true to your values.

#Leadership #PersonalGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #WalkAway

🔥 STOP defending yourself! 🔥
You know your values. You know your intent. So why waste energy justifying yourself to people who don’t live in your shoes? Curtis Scaplen dives into why other people’s opinions of you are none of your business—and how to embrace the cost of stepping into the arena. 🏟️💥

Read this week’s Leadership in Focus newsletter

🚨 New Saturday Segment Alert: Dad-ership Jokes! 🚨

Thanks for tolerating this groan-worthy leadership humor from myself and the Leadership In Focus team. 😆

❓ What do fish learn in business school?

👉 Blue Ocean Strategy. 🐟🌊

Leadership Lesson: Great leaders don’t just swim with the competition—they find new waters. 🌊🐟

Got a leadership-related Dad Joke? Drop it below, and we might feature it next week!

#LeadershipDadJokes #BlueOceanStrategy #LeadershipInFocus

💡 You’re Already Paying Tuition—You Just Don’t Realize It 💡

Those boring, soul-crushing tasks you hate? They’re the tuition for your future success. The real question: Are you paying attention to the lessons?

Your most frustrating work experiences are shaping you in ways you won’t see until later. The key is learning how to extract the value now—before you realize you needed it.

🚀 Read this week’s Leadership In Focus newsletter to flip the script on your daily grind.

#Leadership #CareerGrowth #LessonsInTheGrind #EmergingLeaders

🚨 Leadership Alert! 🚨 If you're just talking about leadership without doing it, you're missing the point. It’s all about action—what you do NOW makes the difference tomorrow. Are you taking the steps to lead where you are? 💪
Click to learn how to lead by doing, not just by saying!

#Leadership #TakeAction #LeadBoldly