by Zack Hudson | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Here we are 3652 days later. I’ve known this day was coming for five years, and it still feels a bit surreal if I’m being honest. After the 5th anniversary show, I had numbered our internal tracking document all the way to year ten and show 500. The... 
by Zack Hudson | Aug 13, 2025 | Leadership
You’ve likely experienced a moment when someone says the exact wrong thing at the exact wrong time. It can be weird and awkward and ultimately costly for the other person. We all can benefit from being better communicators at work and in life in general.... 
by Zack Hudson | Jul 30, 2025 | Be Series, Leadership
Jell-O was a staple at our house growing up. Known more simply as gelatin or jelly in other parts of the world, this simple and classic treat is a fun and easy snack to enjoy with others. Jell-O might even be able to provide us with a reminder or two about leadership... 
by Zack Hudson | Jul 23, 2025 | Be Series, Leadership
Music has always been a part of my life. Music has always played in our house. I’ve been a performing musician who has been lucky enough to have my songs on the radio, and I’ve seen well over 500 bands over the years. Passing the Baton’s history is... 
by Zack Hudson | Jul 16, 2025 | Finding Leadership, Leadership
Last week, we talked about the chaos of literal and figurative storms that happen in our lives. This week, we’ll take it to the other end of the water spectrum. Imagine being at a nice, calm lake where the water is glassy smooth. It’s quiet with the... 
by Zack Hudson | Jul 9, 2025 | Finding Leadership, Leadership
The flashes of light. The clap and rumble of thunder. Storms make themselves known as they begin to move through a community. You may associate storms with trouble or even a cleansing event. Much like challenges and trouble that makes its way into our personal and... 
by Zack Hudson | Jul 2, 2025 | Leadership, Profiles in Leadership
We must do what they fear – tell the truth, spread the truth. This is the most powerful weapon against this regime of liars, thieves, and hypocrites. Everyone has this weapon, so make use of it. -Alexei Navalny Alexei Nvalany grew up splitting his time between... 
by Zack Hudson | Jun 25, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Life Lessons
Forgiveness is one of the best gifts you can give yourself and someone else. Neither you nor I are perfect. Your company will fail you. Your team will fail you. Those who are close to you outside of work will fail you. You are also going to fail all three of those... 
by Zack Hudson | Feb 5, 2025 | Leadership, Life Lessons
It’s a nice warm day with a slight breeze and I’m sitting at the side of an active creek enjoying the sounds of the water going by. My fingers are running over the different rocks feeling the differences in textures. Meanwhile, my son is close by on a rock... 
by Zack Hudson | Jan 22, 2025 | Leadership
As a person starting my career and then as I transitioned into people leadership, I found a lot of success by simply dialing in the details of the work that my team and I did. Employees who were on the lower side of engagement found new joy in the work that were...