In today’s evolving workplace, organizations don’t just need managers to maintain systems—they need leaders who challenge the norm, unlock potential, and build cultures where people want to give their best. That’s the heart of transformational leadership....
Rethinking Motivation: Why Gen Z and Young Professionals Deserve More Credit |Ep. 2 |Beyond Day One – The Podcast
Watch on YouTube or Listen on your favorite podcast streaming platform (Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon etc...) Are young professionals really lazy and unmotivated—or are we just missing what actually drives them? In this honest and eye-opening conversation, David,...
From Competencies to Connection: The Leadership Shift We Need
Last week, as we wrapped up our video on Motivation, one thing really stuck with me: the powerful role a good leader or mentor can play in someone’s life. It made me pause and ask—do we, as leaders, truly understand the weight of our influence? Not just in terms of...
The Necessity of Soft Skills | Ep. 1 |Beyond Day One – The Podcast
Watch on YouTube or Listen on your favorite podcast streaming platform (Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon etc...)In this episode, David is joined by Ryan and Phillip from the Foundations for Success team to begin to unpack one of the most misunderstood essentials in...
Can Motivation Be Taught? A Lesson in Disappointment, Purpose, and Growth
“Motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” — Zig Ziglar I’ve been thinking a lot about motivation lately—specifically, whether it can actually be taught. One of the biggest complaints I hear about Gen Z and young...
Where Did “Soft Skills” Come From? The Surprising Origin You Probably Didn’t Expect
We hear it all the time in hiring, leadership, and career development circles: “Soft skills are more important than ever.” But have you ever stopped to ask—where did the term “soft skills” actually come from? Spoiler: it didn’t start in HR. It started in the military....




