Embrace hard

Why fight what makes your role essential? The challenge you’re facing is precisely why you’re there. You stepped up because it’s hard. If it were easy, anyone could do it. Accept the difficulty. It’s not just part of the job—it’s the...

Change or die

Change is inevitable. Yet we eagerly point out what others should change while clinging to our own comfortable patterns. We see clearly the flaws in others’ approaches. Their inefficiencies. Their outdated thinking. But turn that mirror inward? Suddenly...

‘A-Players’ myth

A-player mythology pervades leadership circles. These mythical beasts deliver 3-5x standard output while attracting more unicorns to your stable. The promise is seductive: fill your ranks with these superstars and watch your company soar. You want them. You need them....

Personal brand blindspots

Your personal brand isn’t manufactured—it’s discovered. It’s already there, hidden in plain sight. When colleagues describe you after leaving the room, they reveal your brand. Not the one you wish you had. Not the one on your LinkedIn profile. The...

Change required

“Growth does not come without change.” – John Ratcliffe Leaders face a brutal truth: what got you here won’t get you there. The systems supporting your current success become tomorrow’s limitations. Your carefully constructed...