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 […]
Discontent Why Good Enough Never Wins
Yesterday, I had the privilege of sitting in a room with Kevin Turner and John Maxwell. Kevin’s story is remarkable. He started as a cashier at Walmart and eventually became the CIO of the company, before going on to lead Sam’s Club and serve as COO at Microsoft under both Bill Gates and Satya Nadella. […]
Hiring is just the beginning
I think most leaders would agree on this. One of the hardest parts of the job is bringing someone new into the organization. Sure, there’s always the emotional toll of having to let someone go. What do they say? Release them back into the market. It sounds nicer than it feels. Maybe the role wasn’t […]