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Meet Angie & Courtney

We’re proven leaders ready to guide you on your path to success at work and in life.

We’ve led successfully in the Marines, in business, and as entrepreneurs — and now we’re here to help you be the best leader you know.

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Choose your path

Lead your

Life

Practical advice for aspiring leaders

Find the guidance you need to develop key skills.

Farm in a field

How to Distinguish Yourself – The Mystery Finally Revealed

Courtney on Accountability

How to Lead Yourself to the Solution

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10 Leadership Principles that Stand the Test of Time

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Four Questions the Best Leaders Ask Themselves

Angie on Owning Your Development

Own Your Development – You GROW You

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COVID Happened…Now What?

Courtney on Being a Spark

Want Better? Be a SPARK.

Young Man at Office

Your Talent is Your Safety Net

Lead your

Team

Tools to engage & empower others

Learn to take care of those you lead while staying accountable to your goals and values.

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These Conversations Weren’t Meant for Email

Angie on Credibility

The Two Fundamental Ingredients in Trust

Do Better, Not Do-Over

Angie on Service

Service – The Difference Maker

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Avoiding the “Us vs. Them” Trap

What’s in the Additional 10%?

Replacing “But” With “And” Will Transform Your Message

How to Be a Proactive Leader Who Helps Others In Need

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Lead your

Organization

Resources to elevate your organization

Explore insight, advice, and lessons learned to drive performance.

Angie on Vision

Vision – It Matters in Ways that Might Surprise You

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Leadership vs Management: What’s the Difference?

Hands Holding a Bunch of Grapes

An Abundant Mindset in Scarcity Times

Angie on Leadership

Leadership – Being Better than Your Instincts

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The Surprising Tie Between a Top Ten Song and Leadership

How to Lose Your Leaders

Merissa at Spark Event

What Can One Leader Do?

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Open Hand or Closed Fist? The Surprising Benefit of Choosing Abundance over Scarcity

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3 Ways to Instantly Improve as a Leader

In this free guide, you’ll learn three simple skills to accelerate your success and help you be seen as the leader you want to be.

We're Published

Leadership guidance that meets real-world demands

We’re the New York Times best-selling authors of two practical and inspiring books on how to lead.

Spark

How to Lead Yourself and Others to Greater Success

Bet on You

Bet on You

How to Win with Risk

Leading from the Front book jacket

Leading from the Front

No-Excuse Leadership Tactics for Women

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