Aligned Leadership
Lead With Purpose. Live With Alignment.
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by Derrick Kunsman A friend texted me recently with this:“Blog post idea for ya: falling short of the goal. Trying to help my 8-year-old realize this. She’s likely going to fall short of the 10,000 shots (basketball goal to make 10,000 shots over the summer) and wants to give up completely. Not an easy concept…
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by Derrick Kunsman Some lessons in leadership come from podcasts, conferences, and books. Others… come from standing in my kitchen, staring at a sink full of dishes. I’ve realized that the way I load the dishwasher says a lot about how I lead, and about the comfort zones I still cling to. There’s a running…
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by Derrick Kunsman Lately, I’ve found myself reflecting on the learning process – not just for my kids, but for myself, my team, and honestly, anyone brave enough to try something new. I’m not writing this from a mountaintop of wisdom. I’m not here to dish out leadership advice like I’ve figured it all out.…
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There’s a little window of magic in a Midwest summer evening, the kind that hits just right after a long day. The temperature cools. The sun dips low. The world seems to exhale. And for me, that’s often when I hope to find myself in the driveway… rebounding basketballs. One of my kids is out…
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by Derrick Kunsman I was standing in my chiropractor’s office the other day. Well, hunched, if I’m being honest; and, he hit me with two truths that, surprisingly, had less to do with my spine and more to do with how I want to live and lead. The first thing he said was simple but…
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by Derrick Kunsman We’ve officially entered the braces era in our household. Our twelve-year-old daughter, with her steady courage and a smile she’s now a little more cautious to flash, had her “orthodontic appliance” installed last week. She’s been a total trooper. Meanwhile, I’m still recovering from the sticker shock. It’s a rite of passage…
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by Derrick Kunsman There’s a phrase I’ve heard all my life: More is caught than taught. It’s a cliché for a reason. Not just because it’s true, but because it’s humbling. Terrifying, even. Especially when you look around and realize the very things you don’t want your kids or team to catch – your stress,…
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by Derrick Kunsman Nine years ago, when we bought our home, it wasn’t the porch that sealed the deal. But, I kept coming back to it. Tucked away in the back, screened-in and shaded, it looked out over the trees with just enough distance from the noise of daily life. It wasn’t flashy, but it…
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by Derrick Kunsman It started with a sting. My son had been throwing harder. And, lately, when we’d head outside to toss the baseball, it was less relaxing and more, well, painful. I kept catching his throws off-center, and each one sent a small zap through my hand. After a few tosses, I wondered: Maybe…
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by Derrick Kunsman After a long Wisconsin winter, my garage was a disaster. Christmas boxes I never broke down. Salt and sand crusted into the floor. A random snow shovel. Broken kids’ toys. Junk piled in corners with the full intention of “dealing with it later.” If you’ve ever stood in your garage, hands on…
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