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The Leadership of Sacrifice: Lessons from Good Friday

The Leadership of Sacrifice: Lessons from Good Friday

Marcel Sanchez
Published on: 04/04/2026

Good Friday is a day marked by profound reflection and sacrifice, I invite you to pause and consider the essence of leadership through the lens of this holy occasion.

CharacterLeadership and CoachingDecisionsExecutive LeadershipSpiritual Growth
Anticipatory Leadership: Lessons from a major move

Anticipatory Leadership: Lessons from a major move

Marcel Sanchez
Published on: 04/01/2026

Are you preparing for your next major move or waiting to react to what's ahead? True leadership isn't just about reacting to the shift; it’s about anticipating it before the first box is even packed.

CharacterLeadership and CoachingDecisionsExecutive Leadership
What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: Preparing for Your "Next" Leadership Role

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: Preparing for Your "Next" Leadership Role

Marcel Sanchez
Published on: 03/28/2026

Are you standing at the threshold of a new season? Maybe it’s a transition from operational oversight to strategic vision. Maybe it’s a call to a new industry or a larger ministry. Whatever the "next" is, many of us secretly harbor the same fear.

CharacterLeadership and CoachingDecisionsExecutive LeadershipICF Certified Executive Coach
When something breaks, most leaders push harder (and make it worse)

When something breaks, most leaders push harder (and make it worse)

Marcel Sanchez
Published on: 03/25/2026

Research from McKinsey & Company shows that sustainable performance improvement comes from diagnosing root causes—not applying more pressure. I recently had to stop sending emails entirely. Not by choice — by necessity. Something wasn’t working.

CharacterLeadership and CoachingDecisionsExecutive Leadership