Phil Crawford

“There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period.” – Brené Brown This quote from Brené Brown hits hard because it’s fundamentally true, especially in leadership. As leaders, we often strive for perfection, creating environments where mistakes are seen as something to be avoided at all costs. But what if I told you that this […]

This week, let’s dive into a powerful insight from the brilliant Michael Porter: “The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” As leaders, we often feel the pressure to say “yes” to every opportunity, chase every trend, or try to be everything to everyone. But true strategic leadership isn’t just about what you

Happy WoW Wednesday! ✨ This week’s wisdom comes from the brilliant Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: “Instruction does much, but encouragement, everything.” This quote really resonates with me when I think about the core of impactful leadership. As leaders, it’s easy to focus on the “what” and the “how”—the instructions, the processes, the metrics. And yes,

This week’s leadership insight comes from John Buchanan: “Words carry a lot of weight in this world, but it is through our actions that we bring things into being.” This quote strikes at the very heart of effective leadership and high-performing teams. While inspiring visions and clear communication (our words) are essential starting points, it’s

This week’s WoW comes from the ancient Roman poet Horace, offering a timeless piece of advice highly relevant to modern leadership – and especially timely as we watch the intensity of the NHL Playoffs! 🏆 “Always keep your composure. You can’t score from the penalty box, and to win, you have to score.” Horace’s message

This week’s Words of Wisdom delves into the profound impact of leadership and the legacies we build. As we approach Memorial Day 🇺🇸, a time for remembering heroes and their sacrifices, this quote feels particularly resonant: 📜 “The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.”

This week, let’s reflect on a powerful quote often attributed to Bill Keane: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present.” How does this timeless wisdom apply to our leadership journey? It’s a potent reminder to anchor ourselves in the NOW for

This week’s Words of Wisdom come from the insightful Tony Robbins: “Identify your problems, but give your power and energy to solutions.” This quote is a game-changer for effective hashtag#leadership and hashtag#management. Challenges are a given in any organization, but true leaders differentiate themselves by how they steer through these moments. It’s about acknowledging the

This week, let’s reflect on a powerful aspect of leadership: connecting everyday work to a larger meaning. I’m inspired by this insight, often attributed to leaders like Larry Fink: “People want to know that their work matters. Great leaders connect the daily tasks to the larger purpose.” Why does this resonate so deeply, especially today?

In leadership, smooth seas are nice, but turbulence often defines our true capabilities. This week, let’s reflect on a powerful insight from the legendary Peter Drucker: “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence itself, but to act with yesterday’s logic.” This quote is a critical reminder for every leader navigating uncertainty.