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By Marlo Villanueva August 26, 2025
Stephen R. Covey teaches that visualization and affirmations work only when rooted in a clear purpose and guiding principles. Learn the Purpose→Principles→Practice method—one‑sentence purpose, 3‑minute visualizations, weekly principle tests—to turn mental rehearsal into consistent, courageous, purpose-driven leadership
By Marlo Villanueva August 21, 2025
This post explores David Bayles' concept of naive vs. informed passion and its application to leadership. Naive passion ignores obstacles and crumbles at first resistance, while informed passion accepts obstacles as part of the journey. Using the Passion Evolution Model, leaders can transition from amateur enthusiasm t
By Marlo Villanueva August 12, 2025
This post explores how scattered attention undermines leadership effectiveness and introduces the "Laser Leadership Method"—a framework based on focusing energy like a laser beam. Drawing from a guided meditation on energy focus, it challenges the myth of multitasking and presents three stages: Scatter Assessment, Big
By Marlo Villanueva August 7, 2025
This post explores how to reconcile ambition with peace of mind using Mark Divine’s quote on contentment and strategy. It argues against the "hustle culture" that leads to burnout and introduces the "Contented Execution Method"—a three-part framework for leaders to anchor in the present, design simple strategies, and e
By Marlo Villanueva July 29, 2025
Jocko Willink's "Discipline Equals Freedom" philosophy reveals that true liberation comes through chosen constraints, not unlimited options. The DAWN Protocol (Decide, Act, Win, Next) transforms this insight into practical leadership application. Modern leaders who embrace disciplined morning routines, extreme ownershi
By Marlo Villanueva July 25, 2025
Internal resistance is the gap between knowing and doing that paralyzes potential leaders. Tony Horton's wisdom about acting despite not feeling like it reveals the secret of consistent high performance. The Feel-Think-Act framework teaches us to acknowledge resistance, engage rational thinking, and take action
By Marlo Villanueva July 22, 2025
The 80/20 rule offers us a profound truth: in a world that demands everything from us, the wise choose to give their best to what matters most. By identifying and focusing on the vital 20% of our efforts that create 80% of our impact, we don't just become more productive—we become more human.
By Marlo Villanueva June 30, 2025
"True leadership isn't about controlling outcomes—it's about mastering the only two variables that create them: your effort and your attitude." — Inspired by Darrin Donnelly's wisdom
By Marlo Villanueva June 27, 2025
Key Takeaways: Profound leadership is not defined by a few grand decisions, but by the accumulation of small, daily choices. Shift your focus from autopilot reactions (judgment, oversight) to intentional actions (curiosity, appreciation). By connecting daily tasks to meaning and people to their impact, you build a cult
By Marlo Villanueva June 25, 2025
"Chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken." - Warren Buffett
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