Power can be defined as: ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something. 

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.

The world can feel heavy. So, why not have something (or a few things) to look forward to?

“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.” 

“There's so much going on in the world right now so trying to stay joyful and grounded how and where I can.” 

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.

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).

A brief interaction in a grocery store became a reflection on how genuine presence and a simple “happy to help” can set the tone for someone else’s day—and quietly shape culture.

Are our intentions and impact aligned?

A simple potluck-versus-buffet metaphor offers a powerful lens for understanding how communities and teams thrive when people show up as contributors, not just consumers.

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.

As leaders, we can help to create the “ACE Hardware culture.”

Many well-intentioned culture initiatives fail. In a best case scenario of failure, we learn some things and try again.