What I Learned When the Q&A Took An Unexpected Turn
The question was deeply earnest. “We’ve talked about it a lot amongst ourselves, and really hope you can answer this:” … Read more
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What I Learned This Week by Examining my Own Beliefs
After listening to inspirational speeches all week, I’m scrapping today’s planned topic. Instead, the speeches moved me to reflect on … Read more
How to Say Yes in a Way that Maintains Balance & Engagement
Do you know about Toastmasters? It’s a 100+ year old organization that provides a supportive venue for finding one’s own ease … Read more
What I Learned from an EV Road Trip about Dealing with Uncertainty
(Through the magic of automatic scheduling, as you’re reading this I may be rowing on a lake in Vermont. Here’s … Read more
This Surprising Behavior Helped me Lead my Team to Accomplish its Goals
When the executive’s unmistakable tone of voice issued from my mouth, it shocked even me. I was leading a cross-functional … Read more
How Practice Makes Growth (& The Top 4 Scientific Leadership Ideas of the Year)
Did you know that rowing is one of my life passions? Nothing beats the feeling of being out on the … Read more
Here’s How To Overcome Uncertainty & Get Your Message Out When & Where It’s Needed
I got a little stuck on my newsletter last week. Partly, it was over-ambitious to finish it while on vacation. And … Read more
How a Leader Moves from Idea to Implementation
My entire family loves the musical “Hamilton” and knows the lyrics inside out. And as often happens (do your family … Read more
Here’s How to Approach This Often Overlooked Leadership Factor
Last week, my feelings got hurt. The circumstances aren’t important but neither will I say everything’s OK. It was uncomfortable; … Read more
