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In today’s fast-paced world, true harmony—in relationships, workplaces, and within ourselves—is increasingly rare. The scarcity of harmony leads to misalignment, stress, and ineffective leadership. The secret to harmony is congruence. Both harmony and congruence play crucial roles in effective leadership. Harmony in leadership can be seen as the result of congruence, where there is a … Continue reading The Scarcity of Harmony

When leadership is shared, the weight becomes lighter, the wins feel sweeter, and the laughter comes more easily. 🌟There's real joy in watching a team move in sync — each person empowered, each voice valued. 💬✨Shared leadership isn’t just smart — it’s soul-filling.Smiles come naturally when the team’s in harmony. 😊🤝 Did you know that a … Continue reading HERE’S HOW TO GET A SMILE BACK ON YOUR FACE…

LEADERSHIP LIVES IN FACE-TO-FACE MOMENTS...not behind a screen. True connection can’t be built online or staying in your office. Face time with your team is one of the most powerful ways to build trust and connection. When you step out of your office and engage directly, you show presence, care, and commitment — signals your … Continue reading Stop What You’re Doing! Go Chat With Your Team

LOVE: THE MISSING PIECE IN LEADERSHIP In today’s world, where connection, empathy, and well-being drive meaningful progress, love isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. Leaders who lead with love cultivate trust, inspire purpose, and create spaces where people thrive. It’s not about sentimentality. It’s about courage, care, and humanity at the center of leadership. At LEAD … Continue reading What does a leader–leading from love–look like?

When you become aware of something that pulls your attention, it’s often a signal you shouldn’t ignore. Whether it’s a concern, an observation, or an intuition, speaking up matters — not just for you, but for the people and environment around you. Silence in moments of awareness can lead to missed opportunities, unresolved issues, or … Continue reading What Has Your Attention?

In a horse herd, the sentinels and lead stallion play a role that provides input to the lead mare who is out in front. The sentinels are positioned in the middle and are charged with aligning the herd in the direction that has been set. The sentinels provide information about what is going on outside … Continue reading Your Team Is Trying To Protect You

Energy and pace are not just about being busy or moving fast.Energy and pace are about setting the right pace with the right energy at the right time. Leaders need to be able to set a pace that matches reality.The energy a leader brings into a room, a project, or a conversation sets the emotional … Continue reading How To Set A Pace That’s Right For Your Team

Leadership isn’t a title — it’s a relationship built on trust. If you want people to follow you, you must first earn their trust. Trust isn’t granted because of a position or authority; it’s earned through consistent actions, genuine connection, and a demonstrated commitment to the team’s success. Earning trust begins by showing up authentically. … Continue reading How To Earn Their Follow

YOU BET IT IS... Ever found yourself in a situation where someone just keeps pushing — and pushing — and pushing — until you’re one eyebrow twitch away from turning your desk into a catapult? Yep, we've all been there. Leadership isn’t about unlimited access to your time, energy, or sanity. In fact, one of … Continue reading Is Setting Boundaries Important for Leaders?

UNCERTAINTIES ARE REAL, BUT NOT INSURMOUNTABLE... One thing for sure is that there's a whole lot of surveys going on about whether leaders are prepared for the future. Depending on the survey, it could say over 50% feel unprepared, with some saying up to 85% are not prepared for future challenges. One thing for certain … Continue reading Up to 85% of Leaders Struggle With Today’s Challenges and Uncertainties

5 LESSONS TO LEARN FROM HORSES... More than 90% of human communication is non-verbal! Is it any wonder that we find it so difficult to remember what we learn through words? Can you guess what the best way to learn is? Correct! Doing. Being. Not talking. The best way to learn something new is to … Continue reading Mastering Leadership: Insights From Horses

EAL IN THE NEWS... In the last few years, more and more research is coming out on equine assisted services, including equine assisted learning and equine assisted therapy. Check out the latest article in Forbes with a date of 2024! Also, read this article about equine assisted learning entitled: Does Equine Assisted Learning Create Emotionally … Continue reading Benefits of Equine Assisted Learning Now Becoming Known

THERE'S POWER IN THE WAY OF THE HERD... At Lead the Way Equine Learning we are all about being your guide on a life-changing journey with horses to discover your life purpose and happiness, and learning leadership and life skills. But inquiring minds what to know...HOW! The first step is being on a life changing … Continue reading Why Is Equine Assisted Learning So Life Changing?

IMPROVED AWARENESS... Check out the article in Horse Illustrated from July 1, 2022! While this article is about equine assisted therapy, the benefits are just as rich with equine assisted learning. The difference between equine assisted learning and equine assisted therapy is that EAL is on the ground lead by an EAL facilitator. EAT is … Continue reading Benefits of Experiential Learning With Horses

YES! HORSES HELP TAKE OUR MINDS OFF OF OUR PROBLEMS... NON-TYPICAL WAYS TO GET RID OF ANNOYING HEADACHES Did you know that equine assisted can help reduce headaches? I had a headache the other day, and I drank water and took a nap, but the headache wouldn't go away. We've all head all the ways … Continue reading Can Horses Help Reduce Headaches?

YES! HORSE HELP US SLOW DOWN... Did you know that now, in our current society, women are experiencing burnout before the age of 30? So what is burnout? Job burnout is when someone experiences lack of interest or exhaustion, and demonstrates a decline in job performance or lack of interest in life. Burnout comes on … Continue reading Can Horses Help Reduce Burnout?

NOTICE THE EARS AND EYES... A lot of information is out there that talks about how to know a horse is upset, so I went looking for something written about how to know if a horse is happy. In equine assisted learning, the focus is on moving humans to that "happy place" where horses live … Continue reading How Do You Know If a Horse Is Happy?

YES! HORSES CAN HELP ALL AGES... Research and real experience has demonstrated so many benefits from equine assisted activities. Horses can help with building interpersonal skills and better communication, and horses can help with confidence building and increasing self-esteem. Well, horses can also help with providing exercise to increase balance, strength, and walking endurance for … Continue reading Can Horses Help People?

YEP! THEY TALK LOUD WITH THEIR EYES, FEET, EARS, MOUTH... Brayleigh and I had a magical moment this morning. Brayleigh is the star of LEAD THE WAY EQUINE LEARNING. In our moments together in the morning, I am the "participant", and Brayleigh is the leader/facilitator for me. I went to the farm to be with … Continue reading Do Horses Really Talk To You?

THEY LOVE! Why are horses in your lives? They love. They show us how to interact with each other. How to horses keep showing up, in spite of how they are treated? They love. They live from their heart, and they show us to live from our hearts as humans. They also have a sense … Continue reading Why Are Horses In Our Lives?

OBSERVE | BREATHE | ENJOY... Have you heard the song "Enjoy Yourself"? I hadn't until today. At first, I go, "enjoy myself?" That's not possible. Then I get into the lyrics..."Life is going by so fast, and it is later than we think!" This song is a beacon of direction to what we need in … Continue reading How Do You Live Life Better?

HORSES SEEK US OUT... It's no joke! People love horses. But why? Why do men, women, and children love about horses so much? Here's why: Horses Seek Companionship With Humans Horses Are 100% Judgement Free Horses Recognize People & Develop Connections With Them Horses Read Our Emotions & Energy, And Mirror It Back To Us … Continue reading Why Do People Like Horses So Much?

AWARENESS & COMMUNICATION... Can a horse help us learn skills about leadership? Yes. Can a horse teach us about how to be honest? Yes. Can a horse show us how to communicate? Yes. Can a horse explain the importance of emotional intelligence? Yes. Some 10 to 20 years ago most people denied the idea that … Continue reading What Can You Learn From A Horse?

HORSES COMMUNICATE ATTENTION WITH THEIR EARS... Have you ever noticed the ears of a horse? I've been spending time lately just watching. I also bring the ears of a horse to the attention of the participants in LEAD THE WAY EQUINE LEARNING activities. Ears say a lot! Horses point their ears in the direction they … Continue reading Why Do Horses Point Their Ears?

MAYBE...MAYBE NOT... Touch is important to horses. It's also important to people. But how horses and people interpret touch are two different things. Horses touch to groom each other. They nudge each other if another horse is in their space. They use their sense of touch to navigate their environment. Horses show affection to their … Continue reading Do Horses Like To Be Touched?

Horses Teach Us To LIVE LIFE BETTER... Check out this article at http://www.HorseListening.com entitled HORSE. RIDING. LIFE. While this article is about horseback riding, the application can be made to equine assisted learning. I have made the connection to EAL below. You know that a horse has helped you live life better when... 1. The … Continue reading Horses Help Us

A HORSE CHANGED ME... Hi. I’m Brenda Boyd. My story is simple, yet profound. Leadership development while partnering with a horse changed my life. In June of 2021, I had the opportunity to interact with a pony named Breezy to help a friend finish the final project in her equine-assisted therapy program. I was totally … Continue reading Welcome