A little lightness goes a long way in building strong teams April Fool’s Day is a big deal in our house. Over the years, the girls and I have built up a bit of a tradition. Frozen cereal. Toothpaste in the middle of Oreo cookies. The occasional early-morning wake-up courtesy of a Bluetooth speaker and… questionable sound effects. Nothing over the top. Just enough to catch each other off guard and start the day laughing. What I’ve come to appreciate is that those small moments

Why connection, belonging, and shared rituals make better leaders. Every family has a holiday tradition. For my family, it’s bundling up, grabbing hot chocolate, and heading out to see the Santa parade every December — snowflakes, marching bands, twinkling lights, and all. It’s a simple tradition, but it always reminds us of something important: everyone shows up for a reason. Some come for the atmosphere, some for the music, some for the memories… and some just for the cand