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Growth Has a Rhythm. Are You Following It?

Growth Has a Rhythm. Are You Following It?

One of the most overlooked principles of growth is this: life works in seasons.

Nature reminds us every day. A bamboo farmer knows it well. There is a time to plant, a time to root, a time to grow, a time to harvest, and a time to rest. Each season has its purpose. Growth is not constant. It is cyclical. And the bamboo farmer accepts this truth without resistance.

Yet too often, leaders and teams try to operate like machines. Constant output. Constant acceleration. No off-season. No recovery.

That is not how real growth happens.

Is Your Cat a Better Leader Than You?

My recent blog post titled Is Your Dog a Better Leader Than You? received a lot of great feedback but also seemed to spark a bit of controversy. Some readers have suggested that their cats have better leadership qualities. It was not my intent to ruffle any feathers – it is of course the year of the dog NOT the cat.