Communication
Mid-Year Clarity
It’s January 1st and after spending the last week or so of December, your list of goals for yourself and your business was complete. You felt prepared. Ready. Ready to lead your team into quarter 1 and the year. “Let’s do this!” you thought.
Read MoreRugged Isn’t Always Strong
What is Rugged Individualism?
“Rugged” is defined as an adjective having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface. Contextually for our conversation, it means having or requiring toughness and determination.
“Individualism” is defined as the habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant.
At first glance, rugged individualism sounds admirable — tenacity, self-reliance, grit. It’s baked into our national story, our leadership myths, and the way many of us have been taught to work.
Unlocking Potential
At DRYVE, everything we do is rooted in a simple but powerful belief:
Every person has extraordinary potential waiting to be unlocked.
That’s why we are excited to introduce the Working Genius assessment to the organizations we serve. Working Genius is a powerful tool that helps teams move a problem from incubation to implementation—or in Working Genius language, from ideation to execution.
It gives teams the clarity to see how each person contributes best—and just as importantly, where they might need support. It identifies not just what we can do, but what energizes us to do our best work.
Read MorePresence is a Superpower
What if the most powerful thing you bring to the table isn’t your strategy, your vision, or even your expertise—but your presence?
Not just being in the room, but being with the room.
In a world moving faster than most of us can process, there’s a kind of power we’ve nearly forgotten. It doesn’t shout or demand attention—but when it’s there, everything changes.
History remembers it. People feel it. Cultures are built—or broken—by it.
And once you experience it, you’ll never lead the same way again.
Curious? You should be. Let’s go there.
Read MoreLead From the Seat You’re In
The invitation was clear. The vision, compelling. The role, ours to take—until it wasn’t.
We sat across from him, ready to lead, ready to step in. But then, his words stopped us cold. A gentle redirection. A truth we hadn’t considered.
Leadership isn’t always stepping up. Sometimes, it’s stepping back. Sometimes, it’s seeing the bigger picture—not just for the organization, but for yourself.
And that’s when we realized: leadership isn’t about position. It’s about presence.
So, the question is… how are you leading from where you are?
Read MoreTurning the Light On
She stood in awe, eyes wide, whispering Wow. Then she pulled a string—and the light disappeared. The wonder was gone.
She didn’t know what to do next.
How often does this happen in our teams, our organizations… our lives? One moment filled with curiosity and possibility—then, suddenly, darkness.
But here’s the thing: the light isn’t gone forever. Someone just needs to pull the string.
The question is… will you?
Read MoreTouch Someone
Fifteen minutes after I touched her, she was gone.
Fifteen minutes after I touched him, he fell asleep.
Touch isn’t just physical—it’s connection, presence, and the power to help someone do what they cannot do on their own. As leaders, we often focus on solving problems, but what if the real work is something deeper?
Who do you need to reach this week? Who needs your presence, your connection—your touch? Let’s explore what true leadership looks like.
Read MoreMeaningful Dialogue Changes Culture
Some organizations thrive. Others stay stuck. The difference? It often comes down to the conversations they have—or avoid.
Culture doesn’t change because of new policies or mission statements. It changes through dialogue—real, meaningful conversations that challenge old assumptions and open the door to something better.
But here’s the catch: not all dialogue is meaningful. So what makes the difference? And how can the right conversations shift everything? Let’s explore.
Read MoreAre You Ready to Reset?
Leaders set clear goals, communicate expectations, and yet… engagement still falls flat. It’s frustrating when employees don’t seem motivated, especially when the goals should matter. But here’s the thing—people are always focused on what matters to them.
So, if motivation isn’t something you can force, how do you create an environment where it thrives? The answer isn’t what most leaders expect. Curious? Let’s explore.
Read MoreWhy You Should Care
Leadership isn’t just about tasks or goals—it’s about people. And people come with emotions, challenges, and stories that shape how they show up every day. But here’s the question: are you truly connecting with your team, or just managing them?
Empathy isn’t just a soft skill—it’s the game-changer that builds trust, fosters innovation, and turns conflict into growth. But what does leading with empathy really look like? And how can it transform your team’s culture?
The answer might surprise you. Curious? Let’s explore.
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