A first-grade art project taught me a lesson I didn’t fully understand until years later: how easy it is to trade authenticity for approval—and how costly that decision can be.

When performance slips, most leaders rewrite the plan. But what if the strategy isn’t the problem? Sometimes the bravest leadership move isn’t a new roadmap — it’s changing who’s on the bus.

Andrew Higgins’ story shows how initiative and persistence don’t just make a difference—they can change history. A powerful reminder that small acts of courage matter.