The election results are clear: Donald Trump won the presidency, Republicans held the Senate, and they might keep the House. I voted for Kamala Harris and Democrats across the ballot, so this wasn’t my preferred outcome. But I get why most Americans made this choice. In this post, I’ll break down the key reasons that resonated deeply with voters — and why, at one point, I nearly considered voting Republican myself. Why I Nearly Voted Republican Before Biden stepped down, I was genuinely on the verge of voting Republican. Had Trump not been the candidate, I’m almost certain I would have. Here’s what drove me — and likely many others — toward the Republican ticket. 1. Ideology Overload I respect individual freedom and people’s right to choose their gender, religion, race — you name it. But respect goes both ways. Supporting individual choice shouldn’t mean pushing ideology onto those who may not agree. Take Pride Month, for example. Imagine if there were a “Straight Catholic Month” every
We've all experienced it —either asking or receiving a question that is answered with: “I want you to feel empowered.” It’s easy to say, but what does it really mean? Why did the person need to ask for input in the first place? Empowerment is a popular leadership buzzword, but it often falls short in practice. I’ve had moments where, despite my best intentions, my teams felt stuck, lost, or unable to perform because the right support wasn’t fully in place. Simply telling someone they’re empowered doesn’t magically create the conditions for it. Without the right tools, environment, and guidance, teams can quickly struggle. As project leaders, our role is to speed up decision-making, remove obstacles, and set our teams up for success—not leave them to navigate challenges alone. When your team asks for input, it’s not a lack of initiative. There's always an underlying reason. Instead of brushing it off with “I want you to feel empowered,” ask yourself: What’s stopping them from ac