The Daily Spark

The $20 That Changed Everything

Today’s Daily Spark shares the story of a gas station cashier whose quiet generosity helped a stranger during a vulnerable moment. A reminder that small acts of kindness often carry the greatest weight.

The Power of a Simple Note

In today’s Daily Spark, we launch our “Small Acts, Big Impact” series with the story of a teacher who wrote one handwritten note each week—and the students who carried those words for years. Discover how simple, intentional encouragement can quietly reshape someone’s confidence and future.

Become Excellence

Today’s episode closes the week by exploring identity-based excellence. Using Brian Harman’s mindset shift, we examine how true excellence emerges from who you become, not what you occasionally do.

Excellence in the Small Interactions

Today’s message explores how small daily interactions shape culture, trust, and leadership. Drawing from the example of Principal James Whitfield, we see how excellence in small moments transforms entire environments.

Consistency Is a Superpower

Today’s message explores how consistency becomes a superpower. Through the example of WNBA star A’ja Wilson, we see how daily reliability builds trust, excellence, and long-term success.

The Excellence You Don’t Post About

Today’s episode highlights the story of UPS driver Bryan Pate, whose everyday excellence—captured quietly by home cameras—became a powerful leadership lesson: true excellence happens offstage.

Excellence in the First Inch

Today’s message explores how everyday excellence begins in the first inch—the very first moment of effort. Through Delta’s 2024 service success story, we examine how excellence is created through tiny, intentional behaviors.

Purpose Over Procrastination

In Episode 5 of “Discipline Drives Destiny,” we explore how aligning your disciplined actions with your larger purpose transforms leadership from routine to legacy. Inspired by Evan Waite’s disciplined pursuit of purpose, we call you to act now—not tomorrow.

The Discipline of Recovery

In Episode 4 of “Discipline Drives Destiny,” we dive into how disciplined recovery—not just hustle—fuels sustainable leadership. Looking at Simone Biles’ journey, we learn how renewal becomes discipline.

Standards Without Compromise

In Episode 3 of “Discipline Drives Destiny,” we examine how maintaining high standards—even when it’s uncomfortable—defines true leadership. Inspired by Mary Barra’s decade of accountability, we draw lessons for your everyday leadership.