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Social media, especially during those dreaded Covid days, taught me a lot about choosing when and how to use my voice. I learned quickly that the rules of engagement had changed. There was no more “healthy debate”, it was now personal.

Character assassinations took over when people became lazy, unable, or unwilling to back their opinions with facts. Emotions now reigned over all.

I admit I got sucked in and “reacted” quite a few times - and still do occasionally - until I recognized the pattern. I started using discernment, which topic (or person) was worth my energy and when was it smarter to keep scrolling.

I learned to pause, take time to think about my response, and ask myself: what message did I want to convey? How could I disarm the tension to get my point across? Was I really paying attention to what the other person was saying?

Taking responsibility for how I was responding meant taking responsibility for who I was being.
I can’t control how others choose to engage, but I can control how I show up. ✌️ by @tricia_steinmann

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4 days ago

There are two types of leaders:

One walks into a room and says, “Here I am!” and the other says, “There you are!”

One who feels they “deserve” and one who prefers to “serve.”

One who values title and authority, and one who values people and their giftings.

One who keeps people small to make themselves feel bigger, and one who elevates people to make sure they feel bigger.

I know which one I strive to be, and it’s actually not as hard as you may think.

Listen - truly listen, and people will feel seen and heard.

Look for the potential in each person. Don’t just see them as they are today, but as the person God created them to be.

Bring clarity. You’ve heard this before: “Complexity is the enemy of execution.” Clarity strengthens people.

Tell the truth. We are sometimes scared of hurting someone’s feelings, but done correctly, it will only benefit the person you are leading. Start with your belief in that person, then bring the truth for development, and end again with your belief.

Open doors. People grow when they’re given opportunities to stretch. A good leader doesn’t keep all the opportunities for themselves or keep all the decision-making to themselves. They empower those under them. They raise them up.

This is how leadership multiplies. A leader adds value to people. Those people add value to others.

This week, start with small moments. Encourage someone. Give someone clarity when they feel confused. Open a door for someone who needs an opportunity. Don’t expect anything in return. Do it because it’s the right thing to do.

And that is John Maxwell’s #5 Law of Leadership: The Law of Addition. by @tricia_steinmann

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19 days ago

September 11, 2001

25 years ago today, Carl and I were living in Queens and driving into work when we saw smoke in the distance. We heard a plane had hit the Twin Towers and assumed it was an accident.

Then the second plane hit.
That’s when we knew. This was on purpose.

The city was locked down. Phones stopped working. We couldn’t reach our families. I remember thinking, I may die today.

We watched the towers fall and a city go into shock. By the end of the day, we had filled my Ford Explorer with family and strangers who were trying to get home. We eventually made it back to our apartment and watched the towers continue to burn from our roof.

The next day, we went back to work in a city that felt completely empty.

And my dad - an NY Transit Authority engineer - was sent to help rebuild the subway beneath the Trade Center. My dad, and most of his crew, died from cancers associated with the toxic air at Ground Zero.

25 years later, I have never been the same.
An innocence from “before” was lost forever.

I will never forget. 🇺🇸 by @tricia_steinmann

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a month ago

Today I’m giving a BIG shout out to this guy!

It’s been 3 years since he made the jump from employee to entrepreneur. It hasn’t been a smooth road, but it has been so inspiring watching him grow, learn, and build through this journey.

The decision wasn’t easy by any means. Going from a steady paycheck to… well, if you’ve ever owned your own business, you know. It was risky. There were plenty of unknowns. And yes, some people probably thought (and still think?) he’s crazy, which he may be a little crazy… after all, he married me.

But Carl knew that if he stayed where he was, he was stagnant. He wasn’t truly living or pursuing what he wanted to build. So he chose to take the risk, pursue his dream, and step into the unknown. And I stand behind that decision 100%.

The 4th Irrefutable Law of Leadership is the Law of Navigation: Anyone can steer a ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course.

And that is exactly what I see Carl doing. He has a vision for where he wants to go, he knows where he wants to take this company, and he continues to chart the course, even when the waters get rough.

Starting something from nothing takes more than hard work. It takes vision, perseverance, the ability to bring people along with you, and an immense faith that gives you a peace that makes no sense - especially when you can’t see what’s ahead.

We’re still building. We’re still figuring things out. There are still plenty of unknowns ahead. But I’m incredibly proud of the way he continues to lead, take risks, trust God, and keep moving forward.
Three years in and he’s just getting started!

According to my calendar, August 22 is officially “Carl’s Day of Liberation.” 😉 Happy 3 years of living free, Carl!! 🇺🇸

Here’s to continuing to dream, build, take risks, trust God, and chart the course. I’m so proud of you and grateful I get to be your partner in this crazy life! by @tricia_steinmann

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2 months ago

Happy 22nd birthday to my FAVORITE son!!
Looking forward to seeing how great this year ahead is for you 🤍
See you at home, Roomie! by @tricia_steinmann

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2 months ago

When I decided to run my first marathon, I thought race day was the goal. I thought crossing the finish line would be the measure of success.

Eventually I realized race day wasn’t where my growth happened.

It was the months of training.
The early mornings.
The miles no one saw.
The days I didn’t feel like running but laced up my shoes anyway.

Those daily choices built strength I didn’t have before. They increased my endurance, shaped my mindset, and taught me to keep putting one foot in front of the other.

That’s where growth happens - in the small, consistent choices we make every single day.

Leadership is no different.

We often think we’ll become better leaders when we’re given a bigger opportunity, a new title, or a larger platform. But leadership isn’t built in the big moments. It’s built long before them.

It’s choosing courage over comfort.
Having the conversation you’d rather avoid.
Doing the task no one else wants to do.
Standing for what’s right when staying silent would be easier.
Remaining disciplined when no one is watching.

None of those moments feel significant on their own, but over time they build on each other. Day after day, month after month, year after year, they shape the kind of leader you’re becoming..

Leadership isn’t an event. It’s a process.

John Maxwell calls this The Law of Process, the 3rd Irrefutable Law of Leadership: Leadership develops daily, not in a day.

The leader you become tomorrow is being shaped by the choices you make today.

So trust the process. Keep showing up. Keep choosing courage. Keep taking the next step.

One day, you’ll look back and realize it was never just about reaching the finish line. It was about who you became along the way. by @tricia_steinmann

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2 months ago

I started writing in this journal 11 years ago. Every once in a while, I’ll flip back through it, and it’s one of the best reminders of how much God has changed me over time.

I came across this entry:
“I have been practicing replacing my negative thoughts about someone with something positive or something I’m grateful for instead. This is not an easy task sometimes, but I do want to release the negative. With practice, I will. Today I’m grateful for the journey I’m on to becoming a better person each day and tapping into a more spiritual existence.”

Reading those words brings me back to that moment. I desperately wanted to move past some things I was holding onto. I can honestly say it’s no longer as hard as it was in the beginning.

Through that process, one of the biggest things God has shown me is that holding onto negative thoughts about someone hurts me far more than it hurts them. Bitterness has a way of taking up space in our hearts. Choosing to see the light in someone - even when it’s really hard - is a gift you give yourself. It brings freedom, peace, and keeps your heart from becoming hardened. by @tricia_steinmann

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3 months ago

Such a fun day hiking with this crew!

Apparently, when you say, “Join me for a hiking adventure,” some people hear, “Let’s go for a nice little walk.” 🙄😂

Six mountain-climbing miles later, everyone finally understood what they had signed up for! 💪

It was Lisa’s very first hike ever, and we even picked up a new friend along the way. ❤️

Safe to say... there may be a few sore legs tomorrow!! Great job today ladies!!

Enjoy these excerpts from our day:
“We were rejected by others, but so was Jesus.”
“Sign the waiver.”
“We all wear underwear.”
“Are we there yet? How much longer? Are we halfway? We’ve only gone a mile?! “
“Jesus is your rock.”
“Can I wear your shoes to the bathroom?” by @tricia_steinmann

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3 months ago

One of my favorite leadership principles is John Maxwell’s #2 Law of Leadership: The Law of Influence.

We tend to think leadership comes with a title, but I don’t think that’s true. We’ve all worked for someone who had the title but very little influence. And we’ve all known people with no title at all who everyone naturally looked to.

As Maxwell says, “The true measure of leadership is influence-nothing more, nothing less.” Real leadership is when people follow you because they want to, not because they have to.

As our influence grows, so does our impact. At first, people may follow because they have to. Then because they trust you. Eventually, it’s because they’ve seen the results you’ve produced-and even more importantly, the results you’ve helped them achieve.

To me, that’s what leadership is really about. Not building yourself up, but building other people up.

This week, pick one person and intentionally invest in them. Send an encouraging text. Tell them you believe in them. Help them see something in themselves they may not see yet.

Because influence isn’t measured by how many people follow you-it’s measured by how many people are stronger, more confident, and more capable because you chose to invest in them. by @tricia_steinmann

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3 months ago

This is my post from 2020. I also was inspired to see how many pics of our beautiful American flag I had…these are just a few. God bless the USA 🇺🇸

I come from a family that has many different colors, religions, opinions, politics, financial statuses, but continue building our common family bond. This morning I woke up next to the husband that I chose to marry in the home which is considered a different economic class than I was born into. I then went to the business that I own and run to meet two of my female instructors, who both do this job for fun while having full time careers in different industries. My gym includes many different people from different backgrounds who develop beautiful relationships. When I returned home my husband and I went for a bike ride on a trail where we heard people speaking different languages, representing different religions, families, friends, all strolling along the same trail enjoying the day. This is the USA that I love, the USA that my immigrant grandparents and great-grandparents wanted so badly to raise their families in. We have the FREEDOM to change our minds, our careers, our social status, our current situations. While our country keeps evolving it’s important to remember that living here is a privilege.

God bless America and Happy Independence Day!!! by @tricia_steinmann

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3 months ago

Yesterday I had the privilege of teaching on one of our team values: Better Together.

The concept is simple, we’re better when we work collaboratively instead of trying to do everything on our own.

Smart leaders know they can’t be good at everything. They intentionally surround themselves with people whose strengths fill the gaps in their own. If I’m the big-picture visionary, I need someone who thrives in operations to think through the details. That’s not a weakness, it’s what makes a team stronger.

This principle doesn’t only apply in business, it applies to everyday life.

A strong person knows when to ask for help, but they also recognize when someone else needs help carrying their load. If I’m struggling under the weight of something, why would I refuse the people who genuinely want to help?

The Bible puts it this way:
“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.”

That verse has challenged me more than once. Sometimes pride convinces us we’ll do better on our own. But I’ve learned that pushing away the people who are trying to help isn’t strength, it’s missing one of God’s best gifts to us: each other.

Then Solomon goes on to say:
“And if someone overpowers one person, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not easily broken.” ‭‭

We are stronger when we stand together. Stronger when we help carry each other’s burdens. Stronger when we stand shoulder to shoulder. Stronger when we share our gifts.

We truly are Better Together. by @tricia_steinmann

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3 months ago

I’ve been listening to John Maxwell’s 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, and the first one really stood out to me: The Law of the Lid.

It says that your leadership level determines your effectiveness. If you’re leading at a “5,” you can’t take the people you influence beyond that same level. In other words, your growth as a leader sets the ceiling for everyone around you.

That means everything really does rise and fall on leadership.

When you see a company, team, or organization thriving-it usually points back to strong leadership. And when things feel stagnant or off-track, leadership is often where it starts.

The encouraging part? Leadership isn’t fixed. It can grow.

And when you raise your own leadership lid, you don’t just change your own capacity-you expand what’s possible for everyone around you.

So I’ve been asking myself: where am I on a scale of 1–10? Would the people closest to me rate me the same way? And what would it take to grow one level higher?

For me, it starts with learning from leaders I admire-watching how they communicate, the posture they carry, and how they continue to grow intentionally.

Growth in leadership is really growth in influence.
And whether you’re leading a team, a business, or a family-your growth will always set the ceiling for what’s possible around you. by @tricia_steinmann

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