Phil Crawford

“Leadership is a gift. And the greatest gift a leader can give is to be generous with their knowledge, their experience, and their compassion.” – Howard Schultz This quote truly resonates with me as it highlights a fundamental aspect of effective business leadership: generosity. It’s not just about hitting targets or maximizing profits; it’s about […]

“Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days.” – Zig Ziglar This week’s WoW hits right at the heart of effective leadership. We often feel overwhelmed by a lack of time, but Ziglar reminds us that the issue is more about having a clear roadmap. As leaders,

Welcome back to your weekly moment of reflection on what truly makes leadership impactful! This week, I’m deeply inspired by a powerful insight from Satya Nadella, CEO and Chairman of Microsoft: “Ideas excite me, empathy grounds and centers me.” 💡💖 This quote, for me, isn’t just a catchy phrase; it’s a profound blueprint for modern

This week’s wisdom comes from the legendary Peter Drucker: “The leader of the past knew how to tell. The leader of the future will know how to ask.” Drucker’s profound insight speaks to a monumental shift in leadership style. For decades, the traditional model was often top-down 🗼 – leaders dictated, employees executed. Success was

This week, let’s reflect on Anne Lamott’s wonderfully insightful quote: “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” As leaders, we’re constantly “on.” We juggle endless responsibilities, make critical decisions, and strive to keep our teams moving forward. But just like our computers or phones, we too need

This week, I’m reflecting on one of my all-time favorite leadership quotes, and it’s from the brilliant Craig Groeschel: “People would rather follow a leader that is real than one that is always right.” This quote cuts right to the essence of effective leadership. It’s not about projecting an image of perfection or having all

This week’s thought-provoking quote from business strategist Hirav Shah: “Three enemies of growth: comfort, confusion, and complaining.” This isn’t just a personal mantra; it’s a profound blueprint for effective leadership and high-performing teams. Leadership & Growth: As leaders, we foster growth. Shah’s quote highlights silent progress killers: ▪️Comfort: Complacency in leaders stifles innovation, making teams

“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,