Insights

Reflections on leadership, trust, and the work that truly matters.

The Other Side of the Table

Most managers are ready for the new role. Few are ready for what happens to their relationships when they get it. ...more

Leadership

July 01, 2026•2 min read

Vulnerability builds trust — or so leaders have been told. The research says something more precise. And the misapplication of it has been quietly costing aspiring leaders credibility they did not kno... ...more

Leadership

June 02, 2026•2 min read

Heard. Filed. Forgotten.

The most dangerous feedback loop is the one that never closes. ...more

Leadership

May 05, 2026•2 min read

They're watching. Always.

You can't demand a culture your behavior contradicts. Trust doesn't start with your team. It starts with you. ...more

Leadership

March 29, 2026•2 min read

Why I Stopped Answering My Phone (And What It Taught Me About Leadership)

Being constantly available feels like good leadership. But it's chaotic and has a hidden cost — one that compounds quietly until you can't remember the last time you did strategic work. ...more

Leadership

February 26, 2026•2 min read