by Rene Godefroy | Apr 21, 2026 | Motivational Tips
Working as a doorman at the Renaissance Waverly hotel in Atlanta taught me how to build mental toughness in the workplace. Not from a seminar or a book on peak performance, but by carrying bags for 14 years while quietly building a speaking career that nobody believed...
by Rene Godefroy | Mar 7, 2026 | Motivational Tips
Most leaders have the best intentions for their teams. They want team members who are innovative, creative, and willing to take risks. They want a culture where people speak up, share ideas, and push boundaries. That is all good. But here is the paradox: What if the...
by Rene Godefroy | Feb 6, 2026 | Featured Post
Here is the truth. Learning to lead through change and uncertainty is one of the hardest things a leader will ever do. It takes resilience and the right mindset. But here is what most leadership experts will not tell you. You cannot learn this from a textbook. I came...
by Rene Godefroy | Jan 16, 2026 | Motivational Tips
An open door policy sounds good on paper. Most leaders say they have one. Employees hear it during onboarding and see it in the handbook. Then real life starts, and the door quietly closes. I see this all the time working with leaders. They genuinely mean well. They...
by Rene Godefroy | Jan 13, 2026 | Leadership
You can stop a poor performer from dragging your whole team down, and you can start this week. The best leaders treat honest feedback as a gift, not an attack, and they deliver it early, before the damage spreads. That one shift keeps your top people from walking out...
