by Rick Ruppenthal

The Power of That Extra Inch

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A simple workshop exercise taught me something profound: we’re almost always capable of more than we think. One extra inch. One percent more intention. That tiny shift can change results in ways we never expect. Here’s how a small increase in effort can create a massive ripple in performance and life. Read More

by Rick Ruppenthal

Turning Points: When Fresh Thought Quietly Rewrites Your Life

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Feeling stuck is often the first sign that something new is trying to break through. Turning points are not dramatic events. They are simple moments when fresh thought arrives and life quietly begins to reshape itself. This post explores how real change happens and why one honest conversation can open the door to something new. Read More

by Rick Ruppenthal

Facilitating Sustainable Change: Leadership Insights

Leaders don’t change direction because of strategy, pressure, or discipline. They change direction because they see something new. This post explores the upstream “how to” behind real leadership transformation — the quiet, insight-based shifts that lead to clarity, culture change, and legacy. Read More