Phil Crawford

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,

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