Henry Ford envisioned a world where every American could own a car. Imagine him saying that to this man—just look at his expression.

The Brutual Q1 Reality Check…

My New Year’s starts on February 1st ~ wait, what?

Even the most beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral needs scaffolding…not forever, just for a time. What is the scaffolding you need in this season?

Ever feel like you're too much and not enough at the same time?

You’re not alone. This week, LB opens up about the quiet (and sometimes not-so-quiet) fears so many small business owners face—especially when the weight of leading feels overwhelming.

Who’s truly supporting your vision?
Who helps keep you accountable—not just to your goals, but to the person you want to be in leadership and in life?

LB shares how business owners and leaders can support their teams through difficult times—by choosing connection, empathy, and presence over pressure and distance.

It’s about the noisy world we live in today, where everyone seems to be an expert. Sometimes, I find myself overwhelmed or even a little nauseated by it all.

Am I really supposed to do this all on my own—standing tall, handling life and business flawlessly, and keeping it all together without missing a beat? Yeah… I’m probably 0 for 4 on that one.

I left the corporate world because I knew I was good at what I did—and, honestly, because some amazing people in my life kept telling me, “You can do this, too.”

So, I did.

You’ve built your business from the ground up, through trial and error, and with determination and grit. You know all of the ins and outs of your operations, but what happens when it’s time to step back or pass the torch? Succession planning is about safeguarding your business’s future to make certain that the transition, whenever it happens, is seamless.

Today, I want to chat about something we all face but rarely like to talk about opening: challenges. Challenges, as tough as they may be, are usually new opportunities in disguise. When we approach them with the right mindset, we can turn even the most daunting obstacles into valuable learning experiences. So, how can we turn our hurdles into stepping stones? I recommend starting with these 5 things:

When you're aiming to grow both personally and professionally, having a trusted guide by your side can truly make a world of difference. As a busy leader, it’s easy to get caught up in your daily tasks and put your bigger aspirations on the back burner.