Last week, Sarasota Evening Toastmasters celebrated its 40th anniversary — marking four decades of growth, learning, and connection through the art of communication.

If you want to change the results you’re seeing, you must first change the meanings underneath them.

“Influence is congruence—when your body, beliefs, and behavior match.”

Before I learned how to lead others, I had to learn how to stand with myself. I didn’t fail leadership because I lacked skill. I failed because I didn’t realize my body was translating my mindset out loud. And that mindset was unsure, afraid, and—later—desperate to prove something.

10 Foundational Truths Behind Team Breakdown - Why most communication problems aren’t about the message—they’re about the meaninglessness beneath it.

Most people understand habits as a simple loop: Cue → Craving → Response → Reward. James Clear popularized this elegant model in Atomic Habits, providing a digestible framework to build better routines. But at Growth Myndset Initiative (GMI), we don’t stop at behavior.

How Personal Mastery Compounds to Transform Lives and End Poverty By Stephen McConnell | Founder, Growth Myndset Initiative (GMI) Why Personal Mastery Is the Hidden Multiplier

"Happy" Employees Who’ve Checked Out They smile in meetings. They nod in agreement. They say, "Everything’s good." And then one day—they're gone.

How Micromanagement Kills Ownership

People don't abandon leadership. They abandon places where leadership no longer matters.

You don’t need a retention strategy. You need a reconnection strategy.

The most successful people in the world have failed more times than the average person has even tried. 

What does it mean to lead yourself? Self-leadership is about taking charge of your life, your goals, and your decisions. It’s about understa

When team members feel that their personal lives and challenges are respected, they are more likely to stay motivated and committed, even w

Before you spend another dollar on external workshops or skills, it’s vital to work on the most important asset you have—yourself.

How Leadership Shapes the Future Through Intentional Actions Team culture is often seen as the backbone of an organization, shaping how...

It all begins with one fundamental principle: self-leadership.

How can you strengthen your self-respect and become more accountable in your daily life? Here are two actionable steps to get started:

Frederick Douglass’s is an example of self-leadership, illustrating how the realization of one’s strengths can lead to success.