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Find Your Passion—And Be Willing to Suffer for It

Find Your Passion—And Be Willing to Suffer for It

by David Brown | Apr 15, 2025 | Blog, Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth, Thoughts | 0 comments

If you do something, let it be rooted in passion. But understand this: Passion, at its core, stems from a word that means suffering. So ask yourself—what are you willing to suffer for? For some, it’s enduring months of grueling training to cross the finish line...
The Leadership Tax of Turning a Blind Eye

The Leadership Tax of Turning a Blind Eye

by David Brown | Feb 11, 2025 | Blog, HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth, Thoughts | 0 comments

Ever notice how life’s lessons sometimes come from the most ordinary places? Recently, I read Seth Godin’s blog about his take on car dents. You know the scenario – you get a massive dent in your car, and there’s no question about what to do....
Rethinking Leadership Development for Entrepreneurs and Executives

Rethinking Leadership Development for Entrepreneurs and Executives

by David Brown | Jan 28, 2025 | Blog, Business / Entrepreneurship, HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth | 0 comments

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a seasoned executive, or a leader in public safety, understanding how to cultivate leadership skills internally can be the one competitive advantage you are missing. I remember years ago touring The Ohio State University’s...
Be a Better Leader and Parent.

Be a Better Leader and Parent.

by David Brown | Jan 14, 2025 | Leadership, Personal Growth | 0 comments

I’ve posted here about my journey as a parent. At the time of writing this (July 2024), my little ones are still toddlers. I truly believe that having them has made me a better person. But what makes a great leader? Is it their ability to inspire a team or their...
Make the hard things easy

Make the hard things easy

by David Brown | Jan 7, 2025 | How-To, Journal, Personal Growth | 0 comments

Lately, I’ve noticed that there is an influx of ‘hacks’ from ‘productivity influencers.’ There seems to be a shortcut for nearly everything on earth. Some way to take an easy way out, regardless of the need. Shaving seconds here, shaving...
Unlock Your Potential Through Strategic Awareness in Everyday Life

Unlock Your Potential Through Strategic Awareness in Everyday Life

by David Brown | Dec 31, 2024 | Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth | 0 comments

Life presents us with opportunities to learn and grow every day. However, the lessons often hide in plain sight, waiting for us to notice. By maintaining our awareness, we can uncover the hidden lessons and grow. During my typical morning commute, the sky was...
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