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Do you want to live a big, bold life? If you want this kind of life you need audacious goals. The kind of goals that Kelly Conway describes as “kind of embarrassing to say out loud.” I found Kelly’s comment so instructive. Articulating audacious goals has oddly become some act met with stigma or shame. As if being irrationally ambitious is threatening, delusional, or self-centered. Better to fit in, think small, settle, and live just an ordinary life. Taken to the extreme, this is a sad commentary on what it means to be an American. I thought what it means to be an American is to aspire. To believe in possibility. To dream. A place like Western Michigan University is a place where changing this attitude can produce outsized returns for our country. Let’s be honest, this is Western, a regional school. It’s not Michigan. It’s not Notre Dame. It’s not Harvard. Regional universities often suffer from self-doubt, an inferiority complex, and a feeling of being “a back up school.” Perspectives like this breed a culture where audacious goals face headwinds. The upside is regional universities are settings with outsized opportunity to unleash potential in American society. What inspires me today about my work at WMU is creating spaces where expressions and acts of professional ambition are seen as virtuous. Become a CEO? Go to Wall Street from Western Michigan University? Jump out of plane? Let’s get after it and make it happen. I have discovered that central to creating these spaces is courage. By their nature, audacious goals have high risk of failure. Whether it’s talking about them, or actually pursing them, audacious goals require a toughness, a willingness to be vulnerable, and a quasi religious leap of faith. In Leadership and Business Strategy at WMU Haworth I am learning so much about creating a culture that empowers courage and makes it infectious. Core to this culture of courage is wellness, authentic and meaningful relationships, public displays of courage, public appreciation of couage, and role modeling. It has been amazing to watch Megan Hause as President of LBS continue to nurture this part of our program. Jumping out of a plane has long been discussed in LBS but had never been seen. This semesters group made it a reality. Shoutout to Edward Montgomery for his support and belief in our program. We have even bigger things to come. Get After It!

This is a great case study video. Perfect b reel, great speakers, nicely shot. Well done, Timea "Timy" Szabo 🪚🏹 I really get how Rungway can help an organisation track employee sentiment and the positive impact it can have on a business. Posting so other marketers can watch

Leadership is a full-on contact sport.

Winners Leave A Legacy Great people leave something behind. Winners recognise that no one can make it alone. Even though champions get the medals, they realise that there are many people behind their success, without whom it would not have been possible. Their parents, teachers, coaches, colleagues, and mentors. One can never fully repay those who have helped winners. Our greatest responsibility is to pass on a legacy that the coming generations can be proud of. Winning Smartly…Executing Brilliantly

Corporate Sport is the activity to unite your associates, make their leadership visible, help your team to believe in their skills.. Let’s see how we can support corporate sport in Uzbekistan with Арсений Кучерюк

Meet Chris Fagan 🦁 , the coach of the Brisbane Lions AFL team, who just led his team to a Grand Final victory. 🥉 At 63, he’s the oldest coach to achieve this and the first to win without playing at the elite level. 💪 But what truly sets Fagan apart is his leadership style. Fagan is a game-changer. Rather than coaching in the traditional sense, he guides, mentors, and manages his players, helping them harness their unique strengths for the benefit of the team. His leadership is a reminder that great leaders don’t mould people into their image—they empower them to be their best selves. It took eight years, with five finals appearances before securing the title. Patience, trust, and focusing on team culture were key. In an era of instant gratification, where success is expected quickly, the Brisbane Lions could have easily replaced Fagan when results weren’t immediate. Instead, they believed in the process, improving year after year. 💂♀️ This valuable lesson applies to both personal growth and the corporate world—consistent effort and a mindset of continuous improvement lead to lasting success. Whether in sports or in business, like at Midson Finvest, building trust, long-term partnerships, and staying committed to the process of growth are key ingredients for success. At Midson Finvest, 💥 we believe in empowering our clients and focusing on sustainable, long-term strategies that deliver high yields—because just like the Lions, patience and persistence pay off. And remember, even Rome wasn’t built in a day... but we’re pretty sure they didn’t have Fagan coaching! 😋 #LeadershipLessons #TrustTheProcess #TeamCulture #ContinuousImprovement #Patience #ChrisFagan #BrisbaneLions #MidsonFinvest #CorporateGrowth https://lnkd.in/gFVMnyek

Please check out this excellent article by Henry Lutter on Sam Hutchinson offering some great insights on resilience and transformation. Superb read! 🚀 I encourage everyone to read it and share your thoughts.

Being a part of leadership Rutherford has been one of the greatest experiences.

This is a very special panel for the Green Sports Alliance. Welcome to the stage, Former Board Chairs of the Green Sports Alliance, Scott Jenkins, and General Manager at the #KansasCityCurrent and Robin Raj, Founder & Executive Creative Director, Citizen Group, and Aileen McManamon, current Board Chair at Green Sports Alliance and Founder of 5T Sports Group. This group discusses how far we’ve come as an organization and industry, but also how far we still have to go, the necessity of sport leadership investing in sustainability, the responsibility we have to embrace sustainability within the industry, and the monetary value of sustainability. #FasterFurther #24GSASummit

What’s one recent win you’re proud of? Big success is built on small victories. Whether it’s launching a project, mentoring a team member, or solving a tough issue; every step counts. What’s one recent win you’re proud of? Share it below so we can celebrate together.