Like diamonds formed under pressure, leaders and organizations thrive when challenged—competition and tough times forge resilience, innovation, and lasting value. I’m a native Floridian, and although I have traveled extensively—visiting all fifty states and over 110 countries—I have never lived outside our beautiful state. So, what Floridians are experiencing now in Tallahassee feels both new and fascinating to me. Politically, Florida is a solid red state—meaning deeply Republican. Yet this was not always the case. I remember when Florida shifted from solid blue, to purple, then pink, before becoming red. Today, Republicans hold a historic supermajority in the state legislature, … Continue reading Why Having Strong Competitors Is Good: The Crucial Role of Pressure in Driving Success and Growth