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Leadership Insights, Executive Coaching Tips & Growth Strategies
Welcome to the Co-Create LLC Blog, where we share expert insights on leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational growth. Whether you’re an executive, business leader, or aspiring professional, our content is designed to help you lead with confidence, clarity, and impact.
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Book Reflection: Boundaries for Leaders by Dr. Henry Cloud
Every team reflects its leader. That’s the message at the heart of Boundaries for Leaders by Dr. Henry Cloud — a book that reminds us leadership is never accidental. The culture you have, the results you get, and the behavior you see are all products of what you create and what you allow. Healthy leadership doesn’t mean endless availability, saying yes to everything, or controlling every detail. It means setting clear boundaries — for yourself and for your team — so that cl

Todd Zimbelman
Nov 3, 20252 min read


Leadership Habits to Try This Fall
Fall is a natural reset point for leaders. With tighter schedules and shifting routines, this season offers the perfect opportunity to recalibrate your vision, simplify priorities, and build small habits that fuel clarity and momentum at work and at home.

Todd Zimbelman
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Book Reflection: What Stoicism Can Teach Us About Leadership (and Ourselves)
At Co-Create, we believe leadership isn’t just a title—it’s a daily practice. That’s why one book has stayed close to our desks,...

Todd Zimbelman
Aug 13, 20252 min read


Clarity vs. Control: The Leadership Shift That Changes Everything
In the chaos of leadership and life, it’s tempting to grip tighter—to control outcomes, people, and plans. But what if the real key to growth isn't control, but clarity? This post explores a powerful mindset shift: from reacting to responding, from micromanaging to modeling. Learn how understanding your sphere of control and leading with intention can transform how you show up—for your team, your family, and yourself.

Todd Zimbelman
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Clear Thinking: The Leadership Edge You Didn’t Know You Needed
Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about creating space to ask better questions, especially when it matters most. In...

Todd Zimbelman
Jul 7, 20252 min read


Book Reflection: Crucial Conversations and What to Say When It Matters Most
Crucial Conversations is a must-read for anyone navigating high-stakes dialogue. Whether you're giving feedback or resolving conflict, this book offers tools to speak with clarity, compassion, and courage. It’s helped me coach leaders through tough conversations—and show up with more intention, not just reaction. If you want to lead with purpose and turn hard conversations into growth, start here.

Todd Zimbelman
Jun 17, 20252 min read


Busy vs. Effective: How to Know the Difference and Lead with Intention
Busy doesn’t mean effective. In leadership, it’s easy to fill your days without real progress. Learn how to shift from doing more to doing what matters—with daily prompts, weekly reflections, and the 80/20 Rule. Lead with clarity, purpose, and intention.

Todd Zimbelman
Jun 3, 20252 min read


What’s Holding You Back from Growth? Here’s How to Move Forward
For many leaders, growth isn’t stopped by a lack of ambition or opportunity. It’s the internal roadblocks that get in the way. Through...

Todd Zimbelman
May 12, 20252 min read


Book Review: Developing the Leader Within You by John C. Maxwell
Leadership isn’t just about titles, authority, or positions—it’s about influence, growth, and service. In Developing the Leader Within...

Todd Zimbelman
Mar 13, 20253 min read


Leadership is a Choice: How Small Actions Shape Your Influence
Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about action. Learn how small, intentional choices define your influence and impact. Discover the true es

Todd Zimbelman
Feb 4, 20251 min read


How to Become Your Best Self (Without Feeling Overwhelmed)
Ever feel like personal growth is an endless self-help maze? You’re not alone.

Todd Zimbelman
Feb 4, 20252 min read
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