by Nathan Whitaker | May 26, 2026 | Leadership
Before a leader ever casts vision, corrects a mistake, or delivers a speech, something else speaks first: presence. People often decide how they feel about us long before we say a word—through our expression, tone, posture, and the emotional atmosphere we create around us. This week, I was reminded that some of the most influential leaders don’t simply command attention; they make people feel seen, valued, and genuinely welcomed.
by Nathan Whitaker | May 30, 2025 | Leadership
Change is never far away. A staff member leaves. A new initiative starts. Roles evolve. Seasons shift. And it can leave us feeling off-balance.
As George Bernard Shaw wrote,
“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”
That perspective is a helpful reminder: change isn’t just a disruption. It’s often the doorway to growth.
by Nathan Whitaker | Mar 16, 2024 | Leadership, Personal Growth
When I graduated from Duke University in 1991, I wasn’t in a particular hurry to get back. To paraphrase Sal Maricano of ESPN, “Happiness was Durham in my rear-view mirror.” I’d gone up there to play baseball and football, but ended up playing...
by Nathan Whitaker | Feb 21, 2024 | Leadership, Personal Growth
Last week I wrote about not transferring blame (via Colorado Mesa baseball). As leaders, as we — and those we lead — truly own our mistakes, it’s important that we also learn from them, and then move on. Learn from the past; don’t live in it. That...
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