During times of uncertainty, we can get clear on what doesn't change — our values, our north star, the kind of leader we want to be.

The key area I see teams struggle with, when it comes to recruiting, hiring, and interviewing.

“Times of liminality are disconcertingly chaotic; therefore, a leader's job is to provide some firm footing for people, with assurances of what will not keep changing.” 

What makes culture contagious? 

What are the qualities and characteristics that lead us to love our team and our workplace so much that we, unprompted, want to shout about them from the rooftops?

Often the experiences that feel most meaningful aren't the biggest or the most elaborate. They're the ones where someone has thought carefully about what matters.

In the spirit of Valentines Day, here are a few small, simple things that we can do to lead with love.

We had different expectations for what the cheesecake would taste like. We're each bringing our own experiences and perspectives to the table, and those shape how we evaluate the outcome.

I wanted to share a few possibilities we can explore, if there's a feeling of heaviness in your sphere

Gentle fresh starts don't require us to join three gyms, identify 16 new resolutions, or start a new 30-day challenge (unless we want to).

Are our intentions and impact aligned?

Observing an airport Starbucks employee’s warmth and curiosity offers a reminder that leadership often shows up in small, human moments—and that “Andre Energy” can shape everyday interactions in meaningful ways.

A week onsite with a client became a reminder that the most impactful leadership often happens quietly behind the scenes—through thoughtful preparation, care, and actions that create the conditions for others to shine.

Discover how leaders can navigate diverse perspectives within their organizations, making balanced decisions even when opinions range from 'This is wonderful!' to 'This is terrible!' Learn how embracing different viewpoints can strengthen leadership and decision-making in today's complex business environment.

Flipping the traditional process on its head to achieve better outcomes.

While psychological safety is nice to talk about, how do we actually create it?

What we say, what we do, and aligning the two.

Practicing acceptance vs agreement, even when it comes to the ice cream truck. . .

Eye contact, connection, leadership, and gray chairs.

A quick read: 5 simple strategies my clients implement that I Iove.

As leaders, we don't need to be like the rude Facebook Marketplace buyers. We can create something different.