Courage doesn’t always roar. More often, it whispers.

In 2024, Microsoft engineers raised concerns about AI safety. Leadership didn’t silence them—they created forums for open dialogue. That everyday courage improved outcomes and reinforced trust.

In the newest Insights episode, I share five ways to practice courage daily: normalizing candor, using stories, asking questions, standing with allies, and practicing in small moments.

Silence isn’t neutral; it has a cost.

During the 2023 NFL season, Tua Tagovailoa broke the silence around concussions, sparking a league-wide conversation about safety. In business, the same principle holds: staying quiet often costs more than speaking up.

In the latest episode of Insights, I explore five powerful moments when courage matters most: standing on values, reframing risk, sharing bold ideas, protecting fairness, and treating feedback as a gift.

What makes a great presenter stand out? It isn’t about adding more slides or talking more; it’s about knowing what to cut. In this episode of Insights, discover why less is more. You will learn simple techniques to deliver clearer, concise, and to-the-point presentations.

Dak Prescott. CeeDee Lamb. Micah Parsons.

Jerry Jones waited until the very last minute to strike a deal with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, and it cost the Cowboys tens of millions more than it should have. Will he do the same with Micah Parsons? Waiting until the end may not be the best strategy when negotiating.

In business, we may fall into the same trap as Jerry Jones. Don’t confuse “waiting” with “winning.”