Where you live shapes more than just your daily routine—it influences your happiness, health, and overall quality of life. In this guest post, Mackenzie Cottles from the Shoals Economic Development Authority (Shoals EDA) explores how remote work has opened the door to choosing lifestyle over location. If you’re weighing the decision between returning to an office in a place that doesn’t feel like home or working remotely in a community that truly fits your values, what would you choose? The right move could lead to a more balanced, fulfilling life.
This special guest feature from the team at Nyad explores what it truly means to nourish a startup, a team, and a mission. Founders Virginia and Chris are tackling water pollution with AI-driven wastewater treatment, but their journey goes beyond technology—it’s about leadership, resilience, and fostering a culture of growth. From refining their vision through customer feedback to building a strong, mission-driven team, they’ve learned that success comes from continuous learning and community support. As they grow, they remain committed to nourishing innovation, leadership, and the world around them.
Welcome to the March 2025 Leadership Development Carnival! Horizon Point is excited to host the carnival this month, featuring posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. The Framework for Organizational Excellence by John Spence Excellence isn’t accidental—it’s built with purpose. My new Organizational Excellence Framework brings together the key elements of success: purpose, culture, strategy, innovation, and simplicity. Read to see how it all comes together. How To Build a Better Relationship with Your Difficult (Icy) Boss by Karin Hurt You know the type: the difficult
Struggling with stress or feeling stuck? Just five minutes of journaling each day could be the game-changer you need. Mark Danaher shares how this simple habit transformed his mindset, improved his focus, and helped him navigate life’s challenges with clarity. Whether you’re setting goals, reflecting on your day, or just getting thoughts on paper, journaling can bring surprising benefits. Ready to give it a try? Start small—big changes can come from just a few words.
This week, we are thrilled to feature Guest Blogger, Mark Danaher. Mark is an Executive & Career Coach at Careers by Design and a good friend of Horizon Point. Originally published on LinkedIn, here is “Beyond the Office: 7 Powerful Ways to Cultivate Your Identity Outside Your Career”. “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” – Alice Walker. In a world where 55% of Americans define themselves primarily by their job, according to a 2014 Gallup poll, it’s crucial to pause and reflect: Are you more than your office role? This