Larry’s Leadership Moment
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We have all experienced the person who has to be right all of the time. I’ve seen relationships destroyed because one person’s opinion was “right”. Being right did not destroy it, but the choice to pursue communicating their opinion in a damaging way did. In other words, they put being right over the health of the relationship.
When we live in the future, we miss the moments that matter now. This reflection is a reminder to slow down, show up, and make space for the small, everyday experiences that shape meaningful relationships.
Life’s hardest moments often bring the deepest wisdom. When we stop trying to handle pain alone and choose to be carried through it, we find the strength we didn’t know we had.
Perseverance doesn’t mean avoiding pain—it means refusing to give up when things get hard. Strength, growth, and resilience are built one difficult step at a time.
Perfectionism doesn’t just weigh on you—it puts strain on the people around you. The shift from judgment to growth is what builds healthier, more human relationships.
Trying to meet someone’s needs without asking what they actually are? That’s a fast track to frustration. Real connection starts with curiosity, conversation, and the willingness to do the work.
Trying to meet someone’s needs without asking what they actually are? That’s a fast track to frustration. Real connection starts with curiosity, conversation, and the willingness to do the work.
Assumptions are one of the quickest ways to break a relationship—but curiosity has the power to repair it. Before you fill in the gaps with your own version of the story, pause, ask, and reconnect.
Being right feels good—but building trust feels better. This reflection is a reminder that true leadership isn’t about having all the answers, but about creating space for others to be seen, heard, and valued.
A good laugh over a bad espresso attempt reminded Larry of something simple but important: laughter builds connection. Life is serious enough—sometimes the best thing we can do is lighten up together.
