LeagueFantasy football is the modern equivalent of a gladiator arena—filled with last-minute waiver claims, tragic injuries, emotional meltdowns, and the occasional miracle Monday night comeback that makes grown adults shout at televisions like revival preachers. Draft night is chaotic, group chats are unruly, and half the league usually forgets to set a lineup by Week 8. But imagine for a moment that your league was joined by the most unexpected competitor in history: Jesus

“…If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.” — Jimi Hendrix There are moments in life that slip past unnoticed at the time, yet end up shaping entire decades that follow. Funny thing is, they rarely announce themselves. They arrive quietly, disguised as something ordinary. For me, it was a song in an indoor pool. Where It All Began It was 1977. I was nine years old, waterlogged and happy, swimming at the YMCA with my friend Brad

Every small business owner starts with a dream — freedom, impact, and control over their destiny. But somewhere along the way, that dream can begin to feel like a trap. The weight of responsibility, staffing struggles, endless fires, and financial pressure can pull even the most passionate owner into what I call The Backwards Leverage Stage . What Is the Backwards Leverage Stage? Backwards leverage is what happens when your business starts working against you. Instead of mult

Have you ever noticed how some people seem to attract others naturally?Not because they’re the loudest, richest, or most popular — but because there’s just something about them . They have a pull. That’s magnetic leadership . A magnet doesn’t chase other pieces of metal — it simply is  what it is, and because of that, it attracts.Great leaders work the same way. They don’t beg people to follow them, they don’t guilt or manipulate people — they become the kind of person others

In today's quickly changing workplace, business owners and leaders have a unique challenge: guiding a younger generation with new values, expectations, and attitudes to work. Millennials and Generation Z are changing the workforce's future by demanding purpose, work-life balance, and rejecting traditional corporate culture. To effectively lead these generations, leaders must elevate their game by cultivating cultures of integrity, empathy, and service. Drawing on the Book Mag

Introduction The "Act Your Wage" movement has acquired significant traction, owing primarily to social media and growing dissatisfaction with traditional labor standards. This trend urges individuals to focus their efforts solely on the money they get, refusing unpaid overtime and other obligations beyond their job description. This worldview is based on a call for improved work-life balance and clear boundaries between personal and professional lives, a message that resonate

T o Pass It On, or Not... That Is The Question In the restaurant industry, where profit margins are often razor-thin, every decision counts. From sourcing ingredients to pricing menu items, restaurant owners are constantly navigating a complex web of financial considerations. One decision that has gained particular attention in recent years is whether to pass on credit card charges to customers as a separate charge or to absorb these fees into menu prices. This decision is no

Setting clear rules for how people should act is important in the sometimes confusing world of human interactions, especially at work, where things change quickly. A moral compass helps us figure out how to deal with our own problems, both with other people and with our future selves. When we can't clearly state our values, it's hard to make decisions because we're torn between wanting something right now and thinking about how it might affect other people or ourselves in the

My advice when your job seeker ghosts you, be thankful you didn’t have to waste an hour of your valuable time. One of the purposes of an interview is to filter out the bad from the good. Mission accomplished. A job seeker ghosting an interview for a leadership role raises serious concerns about their qualifications and suitability for responsibly leading a team with integrity. Leadership positions demand individuals who exhibit strong character, effective communication skills