September 22, 2026

Does Your Worth Rise and Fall With Your Last Win (or loss)?

Live & Lead by Design helps leaders separate identity from output by rebuilding a sense of worth that doesn't rise and fall with how much you produce or achieve.

August 21, 2026

Love or Fear

When we all operate from love, everyone's needs get met. When we operate from fear, no one's needs get met because everyone is too busy protecting themselves to notice anyone else.

June 30, 2026

Who’s the Guide and Who’s the Climber?

Curtis guides. Participants climb. The cohort becomes the rope team that helps leaders keep moving forward together.

June 26, 2026

Curtis Explains the Program

A short video overview from Curtis Rippee introducing Live & Lead by Design, why it was created, and how the cohort experience helps leaders move toward greater clarity, connection, and sustainable growth.

June 23, 2026

Running on Empty

It was almost like being outside my own body, watching myself and knowing I shouldn't feel this way, knowing I shouldn't be treating them this way, and yet I couldn't get out of my own way.

May 20, 2026

Guided, Then a Guide

In 2015, I hiked the Grand Canyon rim to rim in a single day. About 26 miles, starting at 3 a.m. in the dark, down the North Rim, across the bottom, and up the South Rim. It's like hiking a reverse mountain. You start by going down, and the hardest part is at the end, climbing nearly seven miles of switchbacks straight up a rock face in the sun.

April 21, 2026

Obedience at the Cost of Intimacy

The recent passing of our 13-year-old black lab, Esther, has stirred up more reflection in me than I expected. Esther’s life gave us joy. Her passing gave me perspective. Some lessons arrive with muddy paws and excellent timing.

April 1, 2026

LLD Informational Newsletter

A concise overview of the Live & Lead by Design program, including the heart behind the work, the 24-month structure, cohort format, workshop topics, monthly check-ins, weekly accountability, and next steps for interested leaders.

March 16, 2026

Upgrading Your Inner Operating System

The real work is learning to actually notice what’s driving you. When you take the time to strengthen the inner system that carries everything else, you can stay steady, clear-headed, and connected to your people even when the stakes are incredibly high. That is the real foundation.

February 20, 2024

Maximizing Business Potential: The EOS Approach with Curtis Rippee

Curtis Rippee joins the Decision Points podcast to discuss the Entrepreneurial Operating System, the value of understanding natural talents and unique abilities, and how EOS can help businesses address people-centered challenges and improve long-term value.

November 29, 2022

The Driven Crowd | Episode 14 | Ft. Curtis Rippee

Curtis Rippee joins The Driven Crowd Podcast to discuss his path from accounting and entrepreneurship to becoming an EOS Implementer. In the conversation, Curtis shares practical insight on business growth, leadership team alignment, solving issues, and why outside perspective can help entrepreneurs get more of what they want from their business.