John Engels

“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom.” Lao Tzu Too often, leadership is measured only by results: performance metrics, growth charts, and how many people roll their eyes in meetings when you speak. But the real engine behind great leadership isn’t spreadsheets or strategy. It’s relationship success. Making relationships work starts with self-awareness. To truly establish connection and trust, others want to know who you are. So who are you? A self-aware leader...

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to lead and live at a distance. Related to this, a story that has stayed with me—one I...

How do you make a wise decision when there are no easy answers?  What do you do when you’re not sure what to do? Careful discernment is...