Last year, I received assessment results that rocked me. My immediate response wasn’t curiosity. It was resistance. That can’t be right. Power? That doesn’t match how I see myself at all. The assessment revealed that my need for influence—to drive outcomes, make an impact—was shaping my leadership in ways I hadn’t seen. I tend to […]

Last January, I sat down with my journal and made a list of leadership goals for the year. Stay laser-focused on what’s working. Maintain healthy ambitions. Let “good enough” actually be good enough. You know what happened? I kept doing the exact same things I’d always done. Because I never actually stopped to ask myself […]

I spent years working my way up to the C-suite. As I advanced, I became increasingly fearful of making mistakes. I worked at all hours. I read and re-read slides. I knew intellectually that I should delegate more—but I couldn’t quite let go. I was working in a culture where perfection wasn’t a goal; it […]

Ever wonder why smart people resist beneficial changes? I’ve adapted Harvard’s groundbreaking “Immunity to Change” research into a practical playbook that helps senior leaders understand what their people are unconsciously protecting—and work with those defenses instead of against them.

The Power of Forgiveness explores the transformative impact of self-forgiveness for leaders. By letting go of self-criticism and embracing our imperfections, we can lead more authentically, reduce stress, and create a ripple effect of empathy and compassion that benefits both ourselves and those around us.