by Ralph Kison | Aug 12, 2026 | Leadership
Great leadership is not ultimately measured by appearance, activity, or short-term applause. It is measured by what remains when your work goes through the FIRE test. Every leader is building something, whether it be a team, a culture, a reputation, a business, or a...
by Ralph Kison | Aug 6, 2026 | Coaching and Personal Success, Communication, Leadership
Do you care enough to be honest with those around you? Let’s get started by watching this short video. There is a significant difference between being nice and being kind. Nice often tells people what they want to hear. Kind tells people what they need to hear. Nice...
by Ralph Kison | Jul 22, 2026 | Coaching and Personal Success, Leadership
I recently listened to Simon Sinek’s A Bit of Optimism podcast episode, “Remembering Bob Chapman: The Mentor Who Changed My Life.” It deeply resonated and moved me because Bob’s message reflects so much of what I have believed and tried to practice throughout my work...
by Ralph Kison | Jul 9, 2026 | Coaching and Personal Success, Leadership
Succession planning, or “success” planning as I like to call it, is a critical leadership responsibility that is too often postponed or flat-out ignored. When things are going well, it doesn’t feel urgent. The team is functioning, things are getting done, people are...
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...
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