Some Recognitions Mean More Than Others

  Some recognitions are loud. You get the email, the handshake, the LinkedIn shout-out. Everyone sees it. Other recognitions are quiet, but they land deeper. Not because they came with more applause, but because they arrived at the right moment. At a time when...

Why Safety, Not Ideas, Unlocks True Innovation

  I’ve led teams that were technically brilliant, but creatively silent. Plenty of talent. Plenty of urgency. But when it came time to innovate, the room went quiet. Not because we lacked ideas. But we lacked something more profound, challenging to measure, and...

Leading with Meaning in Uncertain Times

  We’re living in a season where pressure is the default. Economic instability. Layoffs. Rising tension in boardrooms and on the frontlines. Every leader I speak with is holding more than they signed up for. And in the chaos, there’s one reflex I see often—even...

Clarity Is Not Control: A Lesson I Had to Unlearn

  For years, I wore control like armor. It looked like leadership, felt like responsibility, and, at times, even produced results. But it wasn’t clear. Much of my early leadership career was marked by a belief that clarity would naturally emerge if I worked...