THE MESSY MIDDLE BLOG
Navigating Growth with AWE
Awareness – Willingness – Energy
Discover How Magic Happens When Choice and AWE Collide
Explore how choosing AWE transforms fear into fuel and wonder into wisdom, helping leaders cultivate courage, clarity, and growth through life’s...
When Growth Doesn’t Look Like a Climb
When growth doesn't look like a climb, acceptance becomes your bridge to what's next. We've been taught that progress should look like a steady...
Get on the Court: Where Real Growth Happens
Real growth doesn’t happen in the stands—it happens when you step onto the court. Discover how courage, action, and a little messiness spark...
What Happens When Leaders Ask for Help: Growth & Strength
Leaders don’t have to go it alone. Discover how asking for help fuels growth, builds resilience, and strengthens connection in leadership. Stop...
Stop Leading Alone: Why a Strong Tribe Is Essential for Leadership
Stop leading alone. A strong Tribe is essential for leadership success, helping you grow confidence, see blind spots, and thrive in the messy...
It’s Time for Leaders to Protect Their Most Precious Resource – Their Energy
Feeling drained by too many priorities? Discover how Awareness, Willingness, and Energy help leaders focus on what truly matters. It was June of...
How to Heal and Rebuild After a Toxic Job
Toxic Jobs can leave scars, but they also teach powerful lessons. Here’s how to heal, rebuild confidence, and carry the gifts forward. Sometimes we...
How to Build Resilience When Life Gets Messy
Sunflowers follow the sun—even on cloudy days. Discover how their resilience offers lessons for navigating the messy middle and finding light. It’s...
11 Questions to Ask a New Boss After a Reorg
Reorg fatigue is real. Ask these 11 questions to quickly align with a new boss, protect your energy, and lead your team with confidence. There was a...