A year from now, what will you be celebrating?

Sunday, July 26th, 2026

When I first reflect on the question of which opportunities or strengths I’m not fully utilizing, I’ll admit that my initial thoughts were a bit surface-level. Like many entrepreneurs and CEOs, I’ve meticulously fine-tuned my schedule to focus on what I’m good at and what I enjoy, and minimizing the tasks that drain me. But there’s a deeper layer to this. I’m not a traditional CEO. I’m someone who rolls up my sleeves, gets things done, and leads by example. I’ve always believed in showing the team that no job is beneath me, and I take pride in outperforming previous methods.

However, I’ve also come to realize that one of my greatest gifts is the ability to teach. Not just by doing, but by empowering others to succeed. Over the past year, I’ve watched my team step up when necessary, but I’ve been more focused on leading by example than on giving them the space and tools to lead on their own. At the core of teaching, I know, is not just modeling success but empowering others to take ownership of their own growth.

So, as I look at this next chapter, I know one of my biggest opportunities is to intentionally lean into my strength of empowerment. It’s about creating more space for others to step up, helping them take ownership of their roles and accelerate the impact of our work. I can’t do it all alone, and the key to going further, faster is helping others tap into their own strengths and potential.