Out of Office Until January 12th
Why the First Week of the Year Matters More Than You Think There I was, feeling the familiar buzz of the first Monday of the year, ready to roll up my sleeves and kick off our AI Accelerator program planning and reminding customers to get registered, only to be greeted by a tsunami of out-of-office […]
Holiday Giving That Gives Back
The holidays are upon us. The tree is up. Presents are wrapped. Bonuses have been paid or gift cards handed out. Calendars are filled with out-of-office replies, and the usual hum of productivity has softened into something lighter. More hallway conversations. More checking in. Less urgency. That is not a criticism. It is December. This […]
It Just Is What It Is
One of my favorite parts of the day is when my son Shaan walks through the door after school, full of stories. He does not just recap the day. He relives it, scene by scene. But today felt different. Today, I learned something about him that made me pause and take it all in. It […]
The Habit That Calmed the Energizer Bunny
Every so often, something cuts through the noise, not because it is revolutionary but because it is unnervingly accurate. That happened to me today after Sunny sent me a simple prompt. It did not look like much at first. Just a few lines asking an AI to analyze my patterns and offer one habit. Not […]
The Gift of Leadership: Creating Thinkers, Not Dependents
A Moment That Stopped Me in My Tracks The other day, I was sitting at my desk trying to figure out what to get my assistant for the holidays. I ran through the usual questions: What would she like? What have I given her before? What feels thoughtful? Naturally, my kids got involved. We all […]
You’re Making a List, Checking It Twice
Yes, I know those lyrics belong to Santa Claus, and maybe I’m leaning into the holiday spirit a little early. Was my Christmas tree up at the end of October? Absolutely. We’re close enough to November. Are all my lights already hung with care? Without a doubt. Christmas isn’t just a December thing in my […]
Delegate to Elevate: The Leadership Skill We Often Avoid
Recently, I found myself in a moment of reflection, surrounded by a to-do list that felt more like a wall of Post-its than a strategy. My friends laughed when I told them how full my calendar had become. “Weren’t you trying to cut back?” they teased. And they were right. I had said I wanted […]
Superwoman Can’t Fly Alone
People often call me Superwoman. It usually comes after someone hears what a typical week looks like: managing a demanding job, traveling for work, showing up for my kids, nurturing friendships, contributing time and energy to my temple, and still finding space to breathe. It’s meant as a compliment, and I receive it with love. But here’s the truth: I don’t do any […]
You Get What You Accept
Most of us have heard the phrase you inspect what you expect. It’s a cornerstone of good leadership. You set clear expectations, then hold people accountable without hovering over their every move. It’s a way to ensure progress without becoming the kind of manager who measures value in every mouse click. But a few weeks […]
Rehire or Release: A Leadership Test
It’s one of the hardest parts of leadership: looking at someone on your team and realizing they might no longer be a fit for your organization. Not because they’ve suddenly changed, but because you’ve grown, the organization has evolved, or maybe the role itself has outpaced their skill set. That moment, quiet as it may […]