Though I hesitate to call myself a leader, I am comfortable being called quiet. I’m an introvert, no bones about it. This probably doesn’t surprise some of my readers. For me, small talk in big crowds is a test of fortitude. I prefer to exercise alone. I've never considered myself popular, nor have I been praised for being the life of the party—and I don't foresee that happening any time soon. Recently, I read Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

Consider how embracing suffering can expand your leadership capacity. Discover why leadership isn't about feeling better but growing bigger.

Before upskilling in AI, leaders must master communication. Outsourcing the labor of connecting will render us unfeeling.

Experts say we are 7x more sensitive to negative stimuli than positive. Hans Rosling explains that even though a growth curve may be positive overall, we only notice the negative dips, not accounting for the reality that we are in better shape at the slumps than when we started. We don’t recognize progress over time. I believe we can transform our daily experience with a single strategy: go for 1:1.

Understand the dangers of privatizing education. Learn why public voice is crucial in shaping education reform.

Whether it be personal or institutional philosophy, I suggest you explore the or. It may be the essential question you're avoiding.

Cultivating a leadership philosophy to stay positive in difficult times.

Your “best self” is not a thing of the past or the future, not a static state, not some wax person on display. A liberating paradigm shift.

Pride is taken. Respect is given. Particularly when it comes to leadership, we should avoid pride—and substitute it with respect.

Training the essential skills of courage, confidence, composure, consciousness, and compassion—and avoiding the panic slide.

A place to think about leadership, share experience, ask questions, learn from others, and make new connections.

Applying the tools of great storytelling to practice the art of leadership and create a transformative experience.

Critical thinking tools to navigate a complex leadership landscape.

For all your strengths––your talent, charisma, optimism, consistency, endurance––there will come a day when your leadership is lacking....

This newsletter is nearly two years old, and I realize I’ve never talked in any great detail about what principled leadership means to...

If you’ve been following my posts, you’ll know I’ve found a lot of wisdom in the writing of David Whyte. I want to highlight what he has...

Here are three life lessons worth remembering and three leadership challenges worth pursuing.

People stick around when they feel supported by their community. Here are some questions for leaders to prioritize. The answers matter.

What we achieve will be swept away like crumbs on the kitchen table. How we live – how we impact the world around us – is all that matters.

I recently finished reading Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman. When I was younger, the fear of death...