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What It Means to Be a Cornhusker During Football Season: Belonging, Belief, and Grit
There's something magical about autumn Saturdays in Lincoln, Nebraska. When 85,000 fans pack Memorial Stadium dressed in red, creating...

Mark Mathia
2 days ago5 min read


The Strengths-Based Executive: Why CliftonStrengths Delivers 788% ROI for Leadership Teams
I'll be straight with you: that 788% ROI figure gets thrown around in leadership circles, but here's what I've actually seen in my work...

Mark Mathia
4 days ago5 min read


What Makes Great Coaching? (Hint: It's Not Replacing an Emotional Support Dog)
Ever puzzled over why certain coaches act like master alchemists, turning your business hurdles into golden opportunities, while others...

Mark Mathia
5 days ago2 min read


Why I Attend the Global Leadership Summit and So Should You
Every year, I prioritize the Global Leadership Summit (GLS), a transformative two-day event held live on August 7-8, 2025, at Willow...

Mark Mathia
Aug 42 min read


Finding Solace: A Leader’s Path to Clarity in the Wild
In Wendell Berry’s poem, The Peace of Wild Things , he writes, “When despair for the world grows in me / and I wake in the night at the...

Mark Mathia
Jul 182 min read


3 Leadership Lessons from the Country Music Hall of Fame: Infusing Meaning into Your Life
Nestled in the heart of Nashville, the Country Music Hall of Fame isn't just a shrine to twangy tunes and rhinestone suits—it's a...

Mark Mathia
Jul 112 min read


Are You Thriving or Just Surviving? 5 Ways to Boost Your Healthspan as an Executive
Healthspan in action What if you could lead with more energy, focus, and clarity without burning out? As an executive, your...

Mark Mathia
Jul 33 min read


A House Divided Cannot Stand: Tackling C-Suite Dysfunction
I’ve seen it too many times: a leadership team that looks solid on paper but crumbles under pressure. The C-suite sets the tone for...

Mark Mathia
Jun 234 min read


The High Cost of Fear: Break Free to Unleash Your True Potential
Fear’s a thief. It doesn’t just steal your courage—it robs you of your dreams, your growth, and your joy. I’ve seen it in boardrooms, in...

Mark Mathia
Jun 163 min read


Neuroscience Meets Ancient Wisdom: The Science of Forgiveness
WSJ and Coffee Picture this: I’m scrolling through the Wall Street Journal, sipping my morning coffee, when James Kimmel Jr.’s “This Is...

Mark Mathia
Jun 93 min read


How I Transformed My Leadership with the Power of a Good Night's Sleep
I don't know about you, but I truly underestimated the value of sleep. As the pace of business increased, I sacrificed sleep in an...

Mark Mathia
Jun 53 min read


Three Lessons from Hamilton’s story for Elevating your Journey
Omaha Performing Arts This weekend, I caught the Sunday matinee of Hamilton at the Orpheum Theater in Omaha, an off-Broadway production...

Mark Mathia
May 193 min read


The Power of Slowing Down:Stop Running. Start Living.
#Presence What if the fastest way to get what you want… is to slow the hell down? We’re addicted to speed. Hustle. Cramming every second...

Mark Mathia
May 123 min read


The Power of Slow: How to Achieve More by Easing Up, Disney Style
By Mark Mathia Posted: May 5, 2025 Disney World 2025 Last week, I was ready to implode. Work was a pressure cooker—weekly migraines, a...

Mark Mathia
May 53 min read


Why Life’s Too Short for Bad Coffee
A perfect moment to savor. I’m in a crowded café, the kind where ideas spark and ambition crackles. I sip my coffee and—ugh—it’s awful....

Mark Mathia
Apr 242 min read


Don’t Quit to Prove a Point: Lead with Courage, Young Trailblazer
Walking Shoes I was 24, a fired-up emerging leader, ready to flip my desk and storm out of my first big job. I was angry as my first of...

Mark Mathia
Apr 172 min read


The Most Powerful Leadership Hack for the 21st Century
Leadership styles have shifted entirely in the 21st Century. It's no longer impactful to be the toughest kid on the playground; the...

Mark Mathia
Aug 16, 20233 min read


Moving Beyond Unforgiveness in Business and Life
Unforgiveness has been known to cause various negative impacts on individuals. It's why, as a coach, it's important to add to our...

Mark Mathia
Jul 16, 20233 min read


Overcoming Adversity: How Max the Bear Became a Resolute Leader
Not so long ago, a young bear named Max lived deep in the forest. Max loved exploring his surroundings and always tried to learn new...

Mark Mathia
Jul 9, 20232 min read


The Art of Starting Over
I've learned that it pays to understand the art of starting over if you are an entrepreneur or business leader. My professional journey...

Mark Mathia
Jul 1, 20232 min read

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