Traci's Blog Posts

Are You Willing to Pay the Price for Confidence — or Just Heckle from the Stands?

Are You Willing to Pay the Price for Confidence — or Just Heckle from the Stands?

A story about confidence, mistakes, and refusing to carrying it alone - from 23 years behind the plate. 🧢 I’ve Been…

Leadership Doesn’t Scale. Teamship Does.

Leadership Doesn’t Scale. Teamship Does.

Why the Results You Want Require More Than Just Delegation" The Pattern That’s Wearing You Down A few weeks ago,…

Leading Beyond Logic: EQ, AI, and the New Rules of Leadership

Leading Beyond Logic: EQ, AI, and the New Rules of Leadership

🧠🤖 If AI is changing everything—why haven’t we changed the way we lead? The boardroom is getting smarter by the…

Chase the Imposter: Why That Syndrome Might Be Exactly What You Need to Grow

Chase the Imposter: Why That Syndrome Might Be Exactly What You Need to Grow

Most people treat impostor syndrome like an infection—something to be diagnosed, managed, and eliminated. But what if we’ve been thinking…

TEARs, Fears, and the Truth About Performance

TEARs, Fears, and the Truth About Performance

If you’ve ever beaten yourself up for falling short, this is for you. I used to cry (a lot) on…

Belonging, Baseball, and a Second Trip to Williamsport

Belonging, Baseball, and a Second Trip to Williamsport

I'll be heading back to Williamsport this August to umpire my second Little League Baseball World Series, and I recently…

I Was Suffering from these Hidden Factors Keeping Me Stuck - Are you?

I Was Suffering from these Hidden Factors Keeping Me Stuck - Are you?

Even When You Know You’re Capable I used to think I was all in. I worked hard. I pushed myself.…

How Do You Scale Your Leadership Without Losing Control?

How Do You Scale Your Leadership Without Losing Control?

Legacy Isn't a Dream—It's a Strategy for Impact Legacy isn't about leaving something behind—it's about creating something that lives on.…

Stop Chasing Confidence: Build Self-Confidence and Trust Instead

Stop Chasing Confidence: Build Self-Confidence and Trust Instead

As we step into 2025, leadership chatter often focuses on confidence—being certain, assured, and capable. But here’s the truth: confidence…

Possibility is Boring

Possibility is Boring

What a Hallmark Christmas Movie Reminded Me About Transcendation Confession time: I watch Hallmark Christmas movies. Yes, those picture-perfect, small-town…

Where Have These Feelings Come From?

Where Have These Feelings Come From?

Lately, every now and then, I grapple with a feeling of inadequacy. I spend these moments in comparison—looking at what…

A Lesson in Leadership from an Airplane Armrest

A Lesson in Leadership from an Airplane Armrest

Today, I want to share a recent experience that got me thinking about leadership and our reactions to stress and…

The Weight of Your Baggage: Why Your Trust Issues Are Holding You (and Everyone Else) Back

The Weight of Your Baggage: Why Your Trust Issues Are Holding You (and Everyone Else) Back

We all have baggage. It’s just a fact of life. We’ve all been through shit in our lives that we’d…

What’s the Key to Leadership That Lasts Beyond Your Presence?

What’s the Key to Leadership That Lasts Beyond Your Presence?

"Do I have the personality to be a leader?” This is the question I heard this week as I reviewed…

Embracing the Absurd: A Leadership Journey

Embracing the Absurd: A Leadership Journey

In the labyrinth of leadership, we often find ourselves at a crossroads where the path forward isn’t just unclear—it seems…

Are You Ignoring Your Most Powerful Leadership Tool – Imagination?

Are You Ignoring Your Most Powerful Leadership Tool – Imagination?

Happy New Year! As we tiptoe (or maybe cannonball) into 2024, I want to talk about a power tool we…

Beyond the Summit: Navigating Success and What Lies Ahead

Beyond the Summit: Navigating Success and What Lies Ahead

As we bid farewell to 2023, I find myself reflecting on a year marked by milestones that were once distant…

Cherishing the Real Over the Ideal: A Thanksgiving 2023 Message

Cherishing the Real Over the Ideal: A Thanksgiving 2023 Message

Turkey time is nearly upon us here in the US, and while we're dusting off those heirloom platters and polishing…

Navigating Turbulence: Mastering Your Mindset with Compassion and Purpose

Navigating Turbulence: Mastering Your Mindset with Compassion and Purpose

Hey there! Ever had one of those weeks where the universe decided to test your limits? You know, like preparing…

From Remote to Real: Brewing a Sense of Being & Belonging in a Virtual World

From Remote to Real: Brewing a Sense of Being & Belonging in a Virtual World

Remember the good ol' days when you could walk into your office, smell the aroma of brewed coffee, and get…