Moonlight Leadership: When Your Success Is Everyone Else’s

On servant leadership, shared success, and building businesses that enable others Some years ago, a…

The Ethics of “Good Enough” Shipping

My first ‘proper' job was tech‑support on Compaq Presario PCs. A few models shipped with firmware…

Why People Shut Down When You Step In – and How to Change That

You think you're being efficient. They think you're being cold. You step in to help.…

When the “Discussion” Is Already Decided: Escaping the Fixed‑Agenda Trap

“A dialogue becomes a monologue the moment one side cares more about agreement than discovery.”…

Rethinking the 9-Box Grid: A Tool for Growth, Not Just Evaluation

The 9-box grid is a familiar tool in many HR and leadership circles. Traditionally, it…

Finding Motivation When the Spark Fades

Spoiler: Motivation isn’t a constant. It ebbs, flows, and sometimes vanishes completely. The trick is making…

The Middle Way: Sustainable Growth Without Burnout

Because sprinting only matters if you have the legs to finish the marathon. Introduction Few…

5 Warning Signs Your ‘Expertise’ Is Really Bias—And How to Fix It

“Bias is often self‑limiting, and when we let it do the steering we cap the…

Why ‘Good Enough’ Is the New Great: Escaping Sky-High Expectations

Let’s talk about it. I need to be honest. I struggle every day with the…