Do the Hard Thing: Pause

We live in a world that glorifies motion.Do more, learn more, scroll more.Even our moments…

Being in Balance Doesn’t Mean Being Lazy

There was a time when the only measure of progress was how busy you looked.…

The Knowledge Ledger: How Sharing Your Edge Strengthens the Whole Team

Sharing knowledge can feel like surrendering competitive advantage, yet doing so consistently transforms individual expertise…

From Bad Faith to Better Dialogue: A Practical Guide

Bad‑faith arguments are everywhere—from social media threads to board‑room debates. They derail productive discussion, damage…

Radical Candor or Quiet Truth?

Prelude: The Walk That Saved Us.. a disaster story Many years ago I sat with…

When Ownership Is Contagious: The Quiet Magic of Offering Help First

Unlocking a culture of ownership and forward momentum “The most effective way to take control…

Luck‚ it’s not all it’s cracked up to be

“You’re so lucky.”Maybe.But luck rarely travels alone. We’ve all heard it — maybe even said…

24 hours, 8 billion realities: Why Not All Hours Feel Equal—and How to Take Back Control

Why “balance” is a luxury currency, and how to mint a little of it for…

Kinder Self‑Talk: Traps & Reframes

Modern work is loud, fast, and often insecure. The harshest voice in that noise‑storm is…

Four Mindsets for Sustainable Success at Work

Success without burnout sits on four printed playing‑cards wedged under the edge of my monitor.…