Issue 43: One Year. 10,000 Connections. Here’s What I Learned.
ISSUE 43 28 MAY 2025 | READ ONLINE Hi Reader, Almost exactly one year ago, I decided to take LinkedIn seriously. Not in the ‘post more memes’ kind of way. But in the real way, where I shared stories, strived to be of service, and build trust in a space I’d mostly ignored. A couple of days ago, I reached 10,000 followers. Not because I cracked the algorithm. Not because I posted every day (though consistency helped). But because I shifted how I thought about influence. I Stopped Waiting for…
Issue 42: One Week Late. Right On Time.
ISSUE 42 21 MAY 2025 | READ ONLINE Hi Reader, I didn’t send this newsletter last week. Not because I didn’t want to. It was on the list. Half-written in my head. But I was traveling. I was tired. And honestly, I just … didn’t. For a moment, I told myself I’d blown it. That if I can’t keep a consistent rhythm, I shouldn’t call myself a leader. But that voice? It’s not true. It’s a relic of perfectionism. Trying to convince me that if something isn’t on time, it simply not worthwhile. Here’s…
Issue 41: This Isn’t Falling Apart. It’s Falling Into Place.
ISSUE 41 7 MAY 2025 | READ ONLINE Hi Reader, We’re conditioned to think that growth feels good, that clarity arrives in clean lines, and that progress comes with a sense of ease. But that’s not always true. More often than not, growth feels like discomfort. Friction. Doubt. Resistance. And yet, that’s not a sign that something is wrong. It’s often the most accurate signal that something important is happening. I’ve worked with many leaders. Some were running billion-dollar operations, others…
Issue 40: The Real Difference Between Dreamers and Builders
ISSUE 40 30 APRIL 2025 | READ ONLINE Hi Reader, You know that feeling when you meet someone operating at a different level. And suddenly, your own standards shift? That’s exactly what happened to me last week. I had the chance to keynote at a mastermind hosted by Andreza Araújo, an entrepreneur, documentarian, and purpose-driven powerhouse. And let me tell you: witnessing how she leads, creates, and builds was a reminder of what’s possible when you stop playing small. You see, the gap between…
Issue 39: The Subtle Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Role
ISSUE 39 23 APRIL 2025 | READ ONLINE Hi Reader, There’s a certain discomfort that can creep in quietly, almost imperceptibly at first. You don’t hate your job. You’re not in crisis. But somehow, your role no longer fits who you’ve become. What once felt like your dream job now feels like a holding pattern. You’ve grown as a leader. And now, your purpose is asking more of you. Somewhere, somehow, you’ve started to feel misaligned. Sort of like wearing a well-tailored jacket that suddenly feels…
Issue 38: The Messy Middle of Change (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
ISSUE 38 16 APRIL 2025 | READ ONLINE Hi Reader, Let’s be honest: transformation looks great in hindsight. The breakthroughs, the pivots, the big “aha” moments. They make for great storytelling. But while you’re in it? It’s usually awkward. Uncertain. Uncomfortable. Kind of like that phase where your hair’s doing its own thing, and you’re just hoping it’s a phase. I’ve been sitting with this a lot lately. That weird, floaty space between what was and what’s next. The old title, identity, or…
Issue 37: Surrender Isn’t Failure.
ISSUE 37 9 APRIL 2025 | READ ONLINE Hi Reader, Have you ever held so tightly to an outcome that you squeezed the life out of it? I have. Many times. Whether it was a job, a title, a relationship, a launch, or even a vision for how something should unfold, the tighter I gripped, the more elusive it became. But something shifted recently. I’ve been learning the quiet art of surrender. Not giving up. But releasing control. Letting go of how I thought it had to go, to make space for what wants to…
Issue 36: How We Build Clarity in Uncertain Times
ISSUE 36 26 MARCH 2025 | READ ONLINE Hi Reader, There’s a moment in every creative or leadership pursuit when you wonder: Will this ever make sense? When I set out to write Clarity in Chaos, my new book, I believed I was writing about how to lead with purpose in uncertain times. And I was. But I quickly discovered I was also writing a book about how clarity actually works. And why so many of us misunderstand it. We tend to treat clarity as a prerequisite for action. We think we need to be…
Issue 35: You Don’t Need a Title to Have Influence. But You Do Need This
ISSUE 35 26 MARCH 2025 | READ ONLINE Hi Reader, What happens when 200+ top workplace leaders gather to discuss the future of leadership, impact, and change? You get raw conversations, bold ideas, and an undeniable reminder that the world of work is shifting fast. Last week, I was privileged to speak at the OHS Leaders Summit in Australia. My keynote was titled “How Leaders Win Board Support,” though it was really about more than that. It was about elevating our voices, translating our work…
Issue 34: The 3 Leadership Shifts You Need to Make (Now!)
ISSUE 34 12 MARCH 2025 | READ ONLINE Hi Reader, What does it take to be seen as a strategic leader in a world where change is happening at lightning speed? I’ve been thinking about this after watching Amy Webb’s SXSW 2025 Emerging Tech Trend Report. And let me tell you, the future is arriving faster than most leaders are prepared for. Amy, who is a futurist, CEO of the Future Today Institute, and NYU professor, laid out a vision of AI, biotech, and automation converging in ways that will…