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2026

The 2026 Archive

118 articles published in 2026 under Outside the Lines, newest first. Back to every article →

Failure Should Build Better Teams, Not Fearful Ones: How Michael Adler Says Leaders Create Culture by What They Allow People to Learn From Video
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Failure Should Build Better Teams, Not Fearful Ones: How Michael Adler Says Leaders Create Culture by What They Allow People to Learn From

Michael E. Adler, Managing Member of Adler Consulting Strategies LLC, joined Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100, for a PowerChat Outside the Lines episode focused on how strong leaders…

Power100 Staff · Jun 15, 2026
AI Trust Is Built On Proof: Marcus Sheridan AI trust speaker Says Pricing, Reviews, And Recognition Are Becoming The New Signals Of Contractor Visibility Video
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AI Trust Is Built On Proof: Marcus Sheridan AI trust speaker Says Pricing, Reviews, And Recognition Are Becoming The New Signals Of Contractor Visibility

Power100 CEO Greg Cummings sat down with Marcus Sheridan, Co Founder of AITrustSignals, for a new episode of PowerChat Outside The Lines focused on a major question facing…

Power100 Staff · Jun 15, 2026
When Silence Becomes The Teacher: Sean Crane Shows Leaders Why Deep Self Understanding Comes Before Real Growth Video
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When Silence Becomes The Teacher: Sean Crane Shows Leaders Why Deep Self Understanding Comes Before Real Growth

Many leaders live in motion every day. They answer calls, lead teams, manage money, serve customers, support families, and chase the next goal. From the outside, they may…

Power100 Staff · Jun 15, 2026
Pivot Before The Market Forces You: Richard C. Wilson, Founder of Family Office Club, Shares Why Leaders Must Pivot Before The Market Forces Them To Change Video
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Pivot Before The Market Forces You: Richard C. Wilson, Founder of Family Office Club, Shares Why Leaders Must Pivot Before The Market Forces Them To Change

Richard C. Wilson, founder and CEO of Family Office Club, has spent nearly two decades serving family offices, founders, fund managers, investors, centimillionaires, billionaires, and wealth leaders. His…

Power100 Staff · Jun 14, 2026
Be Authentic, Be Real, Be You: Marques Ogden Joins Greg Cummings On PowerChat Outside The Lines To Talk Growth, Humility, And Real Leadership Video
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Be Authentic, Be Real, Be You: Marques Ogden Joins Greg Cummings On PowerChat Outside The Lines To Talk Growth, Humility, And Real Leadership

Marques Ogden joins Greg Cummings on PowerChat Outside the Lines to show home improvement leaders why authentic leadership starts with knowing who you are, learning from where you have been, and having the courage to keep growing...

Greg Cummings Greg Cummings · Jun 11, 2026
Accountability Beyond The Office: Daniel Rahmon Connects Long Home’s Shared Culture To The Lasting Impact Of Bo’s Effort Video
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Accountability Beyond The Office: Daniel Rahmon Connects Long Home’s Shared Culture To The Lasting Impact Of Bo’s Effort

Daniel Rahmon explains how Long Home’s shared purpose, solution focused leadership, and culture of accountability continue to strengthen Bo’s Effort and inspire supporters to return year after year...

Daniel Rahmon Daniel Rahmon · Jun 9, 2026
The Buyer Has Already Moved: Marcus Sheridan Says AI Search Is Growing Faster Than Most Contractors Are Preparing For Video
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The Buyer Has Already Moved: Marcus Sheridan Says AI Search Is Growing Faster Than Most Contractors Are Preparing For

Marcus Sheridan explains why the rapid shift from Google to AI search is changing how homeowners find, compare, and trust contractors, and why home improvement leaders must prepare their businesses now...

Marcus Sheridan Marcus Sheridan · Jun 9, 2026
Stop Fighting What You Cannot Control: Sean Crane’s Leadership Lesson On Turning Anger Into Daily Action Video
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Stop Fighting What You Cannot Control: Sean Crane’s Leadership Lesson On Turning Anger Into Daily Action

Sean Crane shares how leaders can stop wasting energy on what they cannot control and turn anger into daily action, discipline, and a stronger future...

Power100 Staff · Jun 9, 2026
Belief Before Approval: Richard C. Wilson, Founder of Family Office Club, Shares Why Uncommon Leaders Choose Their Circle Without Letting It Choose Their Future Video
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Belief Before Approval: Richard C. Wilson, Founder of Family Office Club, Shares Why Uncommon Leaders Choose Their Circle Without Letting It Choose Their Future

Richard C. Wilson explains why uncommon leaders choose strong people to shape their thinking while keeping enough self belief to move forward before others fully understand their vision...

Power100 Staff · Jun 8, 2026
Retail Is Detail: How Melissa Rubin Turns Small Acts Of Care Into Lasting Client Loyalty Video
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Retail Is Detail: How Melissa Rubin Turns Small Acts Of Care Into Lasting Client Loyalty

Melissa Rubin shares how listening, thoughtful details, and care beyond the transaction can turn a single customer experience into lasting trust and loyalty...

Power100 Staff · Jun 8, 2026
The Power Of A Defined Vision: How Ohene Opong-Owusu Shows Leaders Why Clear Goals Turn Scattered Energy Into Lifelong Success Video
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The Power Of A Defined Vision: How Ohene Opong-Owusu Shows Leaders Why Clear Goals Turn Scattered Energy Into Lifelong Success

In this PowerChat Outside The Lines conversation, Ohene Opong-Owusu shows how clear vision helps athletes, CEOs, and leaders turn scattered energy into focused growth beyond football, business, and life’s biggest transitions...

Ohene Opong-Owusu Ohene Opong-Owusu · Jun 5, 2026
Keep Moving Forward: How Rich Oleck Is Showing Contractors Why Resilience, Good People, And Strong Support Systems Still Build The Best Trade Businesses Video
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Keep Moving Forward: How Rich Oleck Is Showing Contractors Why Resilience, Good People, And Strong Support Systems Still Build The Best Trade Businesses

Rich Oleck and Greg Cummings discuss why the future of the trades belongs to contractors who stay resilient, surround themselves with good people, build stronger support systems, and keep moving forward through change and pressure...

Power100 Staff · Jun 5, 2026
More Than A Golf Tournament: Bo’s Effort Shows Why Community Purpose Matters In Today’s Home Improvement Industry Video
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More Than A Golf Tournament: Bo’s Effort Shows Why Community Purpose Matters In Today’s Home Improvement Industry

A conversation about how Bo’s Effort turned one family’s love for Bo DePaola into a growing community movement that is helping the home improvement industry understand the power of purpose, mental health awareness, and community driven leadership...

Power100 Staff · Jun 4, 2026
The Power Of The Benefactor: How Leif Bristow Shows Leaders Why Talent Needs Belief, Support, And Resources To Become A Lasting Legacy Video
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The Power Of The Benefactor: How Leif Bristow Shows Leaders Why Talent Needs Belief, Support, And Resources To Become A Lasting Legacy

Leif Bristow and Greg Cummings explore how lasting success is built when leaders move beyond talent alone and become the mentors, supporters, and benefactors who help others grow into their full potential...

Power100 Staff · Jun 4, 2026
“You Matter”: How Paul Burleson’s Grit to Gold Message Is Inspiring Purpose Driven Leadership in Home Improvement Video
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“You Matter”: How Paul Burleson’s Grit to Gold Message Is Inspiring Purpose Driven Leadership in Home Improvement

Paul Burleson’s Grit to Gold message at the Erie Materials event reminded home improvement leaders that their daily hard work matters because it improves homes, lifts people, and changes lives...

Paul Burleson Paul Burleson · Jun 2, 2026
Practice Like a Champion: How Paul Burleson’s Grit to Gold Message Is Teaching Home Improvement Leaders Why Elite Sales Teams Are Built Before They Enter the Home Video
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Practice Like a Champion: How Paul Burleson’s Grit to Gold Message Is Teaching Home Improvement Leaders Why Elite Sales Teams Are Built Before They Enter the Home

Paul Burleson’s Grit to Gold message at the Erie Materials event showed how championship level preparation, intense role practice, and disciplined training are helping home improvement leaders build stronger teams and better homeowner experiences before the appointment even begins...

Paul Burleson Paul Burleson · Jun 1, 2026
More Than a Golf Tournament: How Bo’s Effort and the Long Home Golf Classic Are Turning Community, Compassion, and Mental Health Awareness Into a Movement That Changes Lives Video
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More Than a Golf Tournament: How Bo’s Effort and the Long Home Golf Classic Are Turning Community, Compassion, and Mental Health Awareness Into a Movement That Changes Lives

The Long Home Golf Classic and Bo’s Effort are transforming mental health awareness into a community movement built on compassion, healing, education, and support for families facing mental health challenges...

Power100 Staff · May 26, 2026
What Makes A Trusted Home Improvement Company: PJ Fitzpatrick’s Approach To Leadership, Culture, And Customer Care Video
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What Makes A Trusted Home Improvement Company: PJ Fitzpatrick’s Approach To Leadership, Culture, And Customer Care

A powerful conversation between Greg Cummings and Thomas Stover reveals how PJ Fitzpatrick is transforming home improvement through leadership development, people first culture, accountability, and long term investment in employee growth...

Power100 Staff · May 25, 2026
Paul Burleson’s Grit to Gold Message at Erie Materials Shows How Resilience, Mindset, and Relentless Leadership Are Inspiring a New Standard in Home Improvement Video
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Paul Burleson’s Grit to Gold Message at Erie Materials Shows How Resilience, Mindset, and Relentless Leadership Are Inspiring a New Standard in Home Improvement

Paul Burleson’s Grit to Gold message at the Erie Materials event showed how resilience, mindset, discipline, and relentless leadership are helping shape a stronger future for the home improvement industry...

Paul Burleson Paul Burleson · May 18, 2026
How Johnny DePaola and Bo’s Effort Are Turning the Long Home Golf Classic Into a Powerful Movement for Mental Health Awareness, Family Support, and Community Healing Video
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How Johnny DePaola and Bo’s Effort Are Turning the Long Home Golf Classic Into a Powerful Movement for Mental Health Awareness, Family Support, and Community Healing

Greg Cummings’ conversation with Johnny DePaola at the Long Home Golf Classic reveals how Bo’s Effort is turning personal loss into a growing movement for mental health awareness, community healing, education, and open conversations that help families feel less alone...

Power100 Staff · May 15, 2026
More Than a Memorial: How John DePaola and Bo’s Effort Turned Personal Loss Into a Community Movement for Mental Health Awareness Video
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More Than a Memorial: How John DePaola and Bo’s Effort Turned Personal Loss Into a Community Movement for Mental Health Awareness

Greg Cummings speaks with John DePaola about how Bo’s Effort turned one family’s loss into a growing community movement for mental health awareness, healing, education, and hope...

John DePaola John DePaola · May 14, 2026
Breaking the Silence Together: How Jill DePaola and Bo’s Effort Are Using the Long Home Golf Classic to Break the Stigma Around Mental Illness in Maryland Video
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Breaking the Silence Together: How Jill DePaola and Bo’s Effort Are Using the Long Home Golf Classic to Break the Stigma Around Mental Illness in Maryland

Greg Cummings and Jill DePaola discuss how the Long Home Golf Classic and Bo’s Effort are transforming community leadership through mental wellness awareness, education, and support for families impacted by mental illness...

Power100 Staff · May 13, 2026
How Bo’s Effort and the Long Home Golf Classic Are Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Illness Through Community, Awareness, and Action Video
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How Bo’s Effort and the Long Home Golf Classic Are Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Illness Through Community, Awareness, and Action

How Long Home, Bo’s Effort, and community leaders are turning a charity golf tournament into a growing movement for mental health awareness, emotional wellness, and lasting community impact...

Power100 Staff · May 13, 2026
From Grit to Gold as Paul Burleson Shares a Leadership Playbook for Winning in the Home Improvement Industry Video
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From Grit to Gold as Paul Burleson Shares a Leadership Playbook for Winning in the Home Improvement Industry

At the Erie Materials event, Paul Burleson showed that lasting success in the home improvement industry is built first through mindset, discipline, resilience, and purposeful leadership...

Paul Burleson Paul Burleson · May 7, 2026
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