There’s a difference between resilience and self-destruction. Too many leaders wear burnout like a badge of honor, thinking grit alone will carry them through. But grit without growth is just glorified suffering.
Small businesses can't afford to wait for the perfect leader to walk in the door. You have to build them. That’s why leadership development is no longer a “corporate luxury”—it’s a small business necessity.
Continuous learning is what separates good leaders from exceptional ones. It shows up in how they adapt, how they innovate, and how they develop the people around them. In a world where change is constant, stagnation is dangerous.
There’s a common misconception that leaders must choose between authority and humility. The truth? The strongest leaders serve their people first. Servant leadership isn’t about being passive—it’s about being purposeful.