06/05/2026
Where My Leadership Story Started
Early in my career, I was encouraged to do more than teach—I was encouraged to lead.
In my first teaching role, I had a strong role model who believed in me, made himself available, shared what he had learned over the years, and—most importantly—let me fail and learn from it. That experience shaped how I view leadership to this day.
Leadership, at its best, is not about having all the answers. It’s about creating space for growth, building trust, and helping people learn who they are and how they contribute.
Those early years taught me that when people feel supported and trusted, they take ownership. And when ownership and direction are clear, meaningful progress follows.
That foundation is still with me—and it’s why I care so deeply about how leaders develop others, not just results.
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