What a Stubborn Rescue Dog Taught Me About Leading Leaders

A few months ago, we welcomed a new member into our home—Traveler. He’s not like our other dogs. He’s not golden. He’s not easy. He’s a rescue with a herding dog’s intelligence, a wild streak of independence, and a stubborn refusal to fit the mold.

And you know what? He taught me more about leadership in the last few months than some books have in the last few years.

This video isn’t about training dogs.

It’s about leading leaders—those high-performing, headstrong, self-motivated team members who don’t just need direction… they need purpose.

Traveler helped me uncover three truths every leader should know when you’re not just leading followers—but leading other leaders.

Here’s what we’ll talk about:

· Why high-performers get into trouble without meaningful work.

· What happens when you finally stop trying to make everyone lead like you.

· And how to balance strong voices on your team without losing the harmony of the whole group.

So whether you lead a team, a business, or just want to grow your own influence, stick around. Because even in the messiness of rescue dogs and muddy pawprints, there’s leadership gold to be found.

Let’s get into it!