At a recent event, my client Datagrows ditched the standard slide deck and turned their presentation into a game show for accountants. The result? Laughter, engagement, and an experience the audience won’t forget. The lesson: people rarely remember slide 17, but they do remember how you made them feel. When selling an idea, focus less on adding data and more on creating moments that stick because moments move people to act.

We all want to do meaningful work. You want to know that what you do every day matters — to your family, your clients, and to yourself. And sometimes, it’s easy to forget the value of what’s in your hand. You might think: I’m just a barista, serving coffee. I’m just a coach, giving guidance. I’m just an engineer, solving problems. I’m just a pastor, preaching sermons.” When we downplay what’s in our hands, we lose sight of the pride, identity, and purpose behind our work

On a trip to Bali, my in-laws gifted me a volcanic stone bracelet with a sea turtle etched into it. It reminded me of the incredible...