by Ralph Kison | Apr 29, 2026 | Coaching and Personal Success, Leadership
If you’re in a season right now where it feels harder than it should, where progress is slow, or where you’re questioning yourself, I want to give you a frame that can change how you see the struggle. It’s the Boy and the Butterfly, and it lines up perfectly with what...
by Ralph Kison | Apr 15, 2026 | Leadership
Inspired by The Daily Coach newsletter, March 5, 2026. A recent Daily Coach newsletter reflected on the leadership legacy of Hal Moore, whose example was powerfully portrayed in We Were Soldiers. One of the most memorable moments in that story is Moore’s promise to...
by Ralph Kison | Apr 8, 2026 | Business Development and Sales, Leadership, Learning
Recently, I had the privilege of speaking at BDI Group’s semi-annual Leadership Roundtable about an issue I see ignored far too often in engineering, construction, and professional services organizations: proactive business development. These leaders addressed this...
by Ralph Kison | Apr 1, 2026 | Leadership
When Google launched Project Aristotle, they analyzed over 180 teams to answer a simple question: “What makes some teams consistently more effective than others?” They discovered that it wasn’t average IQ, seniority, personality mix, or even having “rock star”...
by Ralph Kison | Mar 26, 2026 | Coaching and Personal Success, Leadership
We’re about a quarter of the way into the year. Whether you feel “ahead,” “behind,” or “barely started,” I want to invite you into something more important than a progress report: A learning report. Genie Goals are not just about outcomes. They’re about who you become...
by Ralph Kison | Feb 23, 2026 | Coaching and Personal Success, Leadership, Self-Awareness
The most underrated leadership habit might be how you think about ability. There’s a lot of talk about strategy, competencies, and skills when we consider leadership development. They are essential, but there’s a deeper driver that shapes how you lead – your...
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