Everyone wants to accomplish great things in their lives. Often there are setbacks to navigate, disappointments to work through, and obstacles to overcome but we keep reaching. There is so much good in this exercise and many wonderful things are produced in the pursuit; both tangible and intangible. However, like any good endeavor, if we take it to an extreme and lose sight of the big picture we run the risk of climbing a ladder that is ultimately leaning against the wrong bu

There are few things more frustrating and more challenging than being misunderstood. No matter how hard you work to communicate your intentions or explain your actions someone is going to misinterpret your motive and judge your decision. Though this is a universal truth, it is never more true than when you assume a leadership role. It could be as a CEO of a large corporation, the leader of a PTO at a school, or choosing a family activity for all to enjoy. No matter the scale