The people who know us best are often our toughest audience. I spend a lot of time helping leaders become better listeners, communicate more effectively, and manage their emotions under pressure. Then I go home to my family. And that’s often where the real test begins. At work, we talk about pausing before reacting, listening to understand, and being curious instead of immediately jumping in with an answer. Those things matter at home too. As a father of twin girls, I’m const