Why Reading is Essential for Leadership and Business Success
The Connection Between Reading and Leadership At Crown International, we believe that leadership is not just about skills or experience. True leadership is built on knowledge, insight, and a commitment to continuous learning. One of the most powerful ways to grow as a leader is through reading. As one of my mentors, Beverly, once told […]
Embracing Your Mistakes: Leadership Lessons in Personal Growth and Business Success
Why We All Mess Up At Crown International, we believe that true leadership is built not in spite of mistakes, but because of them. The reality is simple: the longer you live, the more opportunities you have to mess up. Mistakes are inevitable, especially for those who dare to lead, innovate, and take risks. Far […]
How Self-Worth Shapes Leadership and the Value You Place on Others
Understanding Yourself to Lead Better You cannot paint everybody with the same brush. I see this often, especially in families. Parents will say, I treat all my kids the same, so I don’t understand why one is struggling more than the others. The truth is, even within the same family, each child is different. They […]
Why Valuing People is the Key to Strong Leadership
The Concept of Change in the Pocket I often talk about what I call change in the pocket. This is a simple way to understand how we value people. Imagine someone like Idrisa. When I show her that I value her, I am putting money into her pocket, so to speak. Think of it like […]
How to Lead Without Needing Validation from Others
Understanding Conditional Judgement I want to be honest with you—saying you never judge anyone is nonsense. We all judge to some degree. The hard part is becoming aware when it happens. Often, our acceptance or respect for someone is conditional, even if we don’t realize it. The first step to growth is noticing this in […]
How Belief in Worth Transforms Leadership and Team Success
You Rise to What You Believe You Are Worthy Of One of the most important lessons I have learned is that in life you don’t rise to what you believe is possible. You rise to what you believe you are worthy of. Two people can face the same opportunity, yet one runs with it while […]
How To Find A Mentor And Why It Matters
Why Mentorship Is Essential Today Mentorship is no longer rare or reserved for a select few. Years ago, it was spoken about quietly, almost like something exclusive. Today, mentorship is widely accepted as one of the most effective ways to grow both personally and professionally. Even if you have never formally had a mentor, chances […]
The Ultimate Gift: Why Values Matter More Than Inheritance
Struggle Builds Strength If you take away the chance for growth that comes from struggle, you weaken the very people you hope to protect. That lesson is captured powerfully in The Ultimate Gift, a story about a wealthy grandfather who passed away and left behind more than just money. Instead of handing his grandson an […]
Legacy Is Not What You Leave, It’s How You Live
When most people think of legacy, they imagine monuments, awards, or what others say about them after they’re gone. But the truth is, legacy isn’t something you leave behind, it’s something you live every single day. Every choice, every interaction, every decision shapes the impact you have on the people around you. It’s easy to […]
Teach Them What You Never Knew
The True Measure of Legacy When we hear the word legacy, many people think of money, property, or possessions. But real legacy is not about what you leave behind. It is about what you live every day. My late father passed away more than 10 years ago. The most valuable legacy he left for us […]
