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Empathy, Kindness, and the Real Secret to Success
By Lyle Best, Co-Founder, Heroes Unleashed I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately — which, in my case, usually means trouble. A few...
Lyle Best, co-founder Heroes Unleashed
Oct 73 min read


Burnout or Rust Out? Understanding the Hidden Difference
In this candid conversation, transformation coach Matt Devine and neuroscientist Bryson Tibbitts unpack two powerful but often...
Bryson Tibbitts
Sep 71 min read


Living Intentionally: From Surviving to Thriving
Joe Gagnon is the CEO at RaYnmaker and a veteran entrepreneur with over 20 years in executive roles at companies including...
Matt Devine
Aug 184 min read


The Culture Dividend: What I Didn't Know I Was Building
I didn’t plan to build a company culture.
I didn’t sit down with a whiteboard or hire consultants to define our values. I didn’t follow a leadership manual or business book. I just tried to treat people with kindness, compassion, and respect—like people, not numbers—no matter how big the team got. Turns out, that was the culture.
Lyle Best, co-founder Heroes Unleashed
Aug 103 min read


Wellness Is No Longer a Luxury — It’s the Foundation of Great Leadership
Not long ago, leadership was defined by endurance: long hours, relentless problem-solving, always being “on.” I lived that model. I wore my long days, weekend emails, and crisis management like badges of honor. And for a time, it worked. I achieved professional success, climbed the ranks, and led high-performing teams.
Matt Devine
Aug 63 min read


How to Overcome Job Loss & Anxiety
Losing a job can shake your confidence and leave you questioning your identity and future. But it can also be the beginning of something...
Matt Devine
Jul 41 min read


Midlife Transitions
Midlife Transitions : What they are, why they happen & how to move forward What really happens in your brain during a midlife transition?...
Matt Devine
Jun 291 min read


The Unexpected Power of Nostalgia
There’s something strange that happens to people going through life transitions. You start seeing the past through golden-tinted windows....
Bryson Tibbitts
Jun 294 min read


Eat for Your Age - It’s Not What You Think
Smart Nutrition for Real Life—at Every Stage We’ve all heard it: “You are what you eat.” But what does that really mean? In the 80s and...
Nicole Devine
Jun 223 min read


294 Boxes and One Big Question
The Office (Pre-Move) I recently found myself retiring —again.If you ask my kids, they’ll tell you that “retirement” has been a bit of a...
Lyle Best, co-founder Heroes Unleashed
Jun 94 min read


Five Game-Changing Tips I Wish I had in My 40's
By 40, I had achieved a lot on paper—career milestones, big goals, even a few extreme endurance events. But underneath all of that,...
Chelsey Dalzell
Mar 223 min read


The Journey Ahead
Where to Next and Why? A Personal Reflection from Matt Devine
Matt Devine
Jan 283 min read
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