Why I’m Pausing Before Pushing Forward

The strategic value of a pause for leaders (and how to do it)

What Giving Tuesday Can Teach Us About Leadership

Plus: Places to give, a discount, a note on grief and gratitude and some interesting articles.

The Illusion of Perfection (and Why Middle Managers Are Struggling in Silence)

When The Pain Isn't Where You Think It Is

What a bout with plantar fasciitis reminded me about the human body and leadership

Stop asking for 110%: Write Better Job Descriptions Instead

Effective and jargon-free job descriptions are the anchor that allows for greater aligned talent infrastructure

What AI Taught Me About Communicating With Humans

Turns out, the way we prompt AI might be how we should brief our teams

Turning Missteps into Playbooks

A real-time case study on momentum, timing, and leadership lessons (and other stuff, too)

An Ask, A Discount, and Something Free

From Sardines to Strategy: A Recipe for Innovation

Hint: It's Not About Luck and Vibes

From Input to Impact: Making sense for Stakeholder interviews

How to filter the noise, find the signal, and lead with focus.

Free Stuff That's (Hopefully) Helpful

Leading Through Change Means Making Space for Loss

Before you ask people to adapt, acknowledge what they’re leaving behind