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By Marlo Villanueva October 17, 2025
Mastery isn’t perfection—it’s the courage to keep showing up, learning, and growing, even through setbacks. Discover practical steps for embracing the journey in work and life.
By Marlo Villanueva October 14, 2025
Procrastination isn't a character flaw; it's a defense mechanism for a fragile identity. Learn why tying your self-worth to a single goal leads to fear and how to build a resilient "Diversified Identity Portfolio" to overcome procrastination, inspired by wisdom from Dr. Neil Fiore.
By Marlo Villanueva September 22, 2025
The dread you feel for certain tasks isn't from the activity—it's from your mindset. Learn the "Mindful Reframe Method," a 3-step framework inspired by Ellen Langer, to transform draining work into an opportunity for purpose, connection, and even play. Reclaim your energy and lead with joy.
By Marlo Villanueva September 15, 2025
We endure familiar discomfort to avoid the harder work of positive change. Discover practical wisdom from Albert E.N. Gray and learn how embracing discomfort is the secret to leadership and personal growth.
By Marlo Villanueva September 10, 2025
Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back; it's a function of optimism. Learn the "Optimism Engine," a 3-part framework for leaders to turn realistic hope into their most powerful tool. Build a culture of connection, clarity, and adaptability by practicing optimism in the face of adversity.
By Marlo Villanueva September 3, 2025
Short-term thinking sabotages lasting leadership. Discover the “Legacy Lens” framework for building vision, resilience, and trust with long-term, purpose-driven leadership.
By Marlo Villanueva August 26, 2025
Stephen R. Covey teaches that visualization and affirmations work only when rooted in a clear purpose and guiding principles. Learn the Purpose→Principles→Practice method—one‑sentence purpose, 3‑minute visualizations, weekly principle tests—to turn mental rehearsal into consistent, courageous, purpose-driven leadership
By Marlo Villanueva August 21, 2025
This post explores David Bayles' concept of naive vs. informed passion and its application to leadership. Naive passion ignores obstacles and crumbles at first resistance, while informed passion accepts obstacles as part of the journey. Using the Passion Evolution Model, leaders can transition from amateur enthusiasm t
By Marlo Villanueva August 12, 2025
This post explores how scattered attention undermines leadership effectiveness and introduces the "Laser Leadership Method"—a framework based on focusing energy like a laser beam. Drawing from a guided meditation on energy focus, it challenges the myth of multitasking and presents three stages: Scatter Assessment, Big
By Marlo Villanueva August 7, 2025
This post explores how to reconcile ambition with peace of mind using Mark Divine’s quote on contentment and strategy. It argues against the "hustle culture" that leads to burnout and introduces the "Contented Execution Method"—a three-part framework for leaders to anchor in the present, design simple strategies, and e
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