Author: Todd Nesloney

For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted two things at the same time. To fit in.And to be different. I’ve always loved creating. Thinking differently. Seeing possibility where others see “that’s just how it’s always been.” And yet, even while embracing that creative side of myself, there’s been a quiet, lingering question in…

If you’re doing meaningful work, the noise will eventually show up. Opinions.Side comments.People who seem very invested in talking about what you’re doing, even though they aren’t actually doing it themselves. When that happens, this reminder matters: Pay attention to the work, not the noise. They’re rarely coming from the same place. Why the Noise…

I recently had a conversation with a very accomplished friend. Someone who has done incredible things. Books. Impact. Influence. He thanked me for sharing about his newest book. Not his first. Not even close. It was something like his tenth. Then he said something that stuck with me. “People often assume that once you’re successful,…

Lately, everything feels heavy. The news.The conversations.The questions our kids ask.The emotions we carry into classrooms, meetings, and dinner tables. As both an educator and a parent, I’ll be honest. I don’t always know how to handle it all. I don’t always know what to say.I don’t always know when to speak up or when…

Have you ever noticed how GPS responds when we make a wrong turn? It does not panic.It does not shame you.It does not say sorry. It says one simple word.Recalculating. Then it immediately gets to work finding a new way forward. That one word holds a powerful lesson about life, growth, and resilience. Life Does…

Every January brings pressure. New goals.New habits.A new version of yourself you’re apparently supposed to become overnight. But most people I know don’t step into a new year needing a total overhaul. They step into it tired. Carrying things they didn’t choose. Still recovering from moments no one else saw. Maybe what we need most…

At the beginning of the year, many of us made lists. Goals we wanted to reach.Dreams we hoped to chase.Habits we promised ourselves we would finally stick to. Some of them were written down carefully. Others just lived quietly in our hearts. And now here we are at the end of the year, looking back….

The holiday season has a certain sparkle to it. The lights, the music, the traditions. The family gatherings. The excitement of giving. There’s a warmth that seems to wrap around everything this time of year. But there’s also another layer. One not everyone sees. For many people, the holiday season carries mixed emotions. While the…

Okay, let me start by saying this loud and clear: I absolutely love my current supervisor. He’s supportive, empowering, and the kind of leader that makes you want to do your best work every single day. But… let’s just say I haven’t always been that lucky. I’ve definitely worked for a few “leaders” who made…

Every Wednesday around mid-day, I pause for a few minutes to take stock of something most people never think about…what I’ve been focusing on. What have I been talking about this week? What have I been thinking about? Because whatever we talk about, think about, and dwell on… we empower. If my conversations and thoughts…

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that there’s always more under the surface. Every person you pass by, every coworker you talk to, every friend you scroll past on social media, they’re all carrying something you can’t see. We all are. Some days, I’ve noticed that the weight feels light and manageable. Other days,…