Rethinking what strength looks like in leadership. Growing up, a lot of us absorbed a fairly simple message about what it meant to be strong. Keep going. Don't complain. Figure it out yourself. And whatever you do, don't let anyone see you struggle. For generations, that mindset shaped expectations of men, particularly in traditionally male-dominated industries. And while resilience and self-reliance can be valuable qualities, they have their limits. Today is International Me

Why noticing fatigue is a leadership responsibility. We've all said it. "I'm fine." Even when we're exhausted. Even when we're stressed. Even when we're juggling so many things that we can barely remember what day it is. Sometimes we say it because we don't want to complain. Sometimes because we don't want to let anyone down. And sometimes because we genuinely believe we can push through. As the year winds down, that instinct can become particularly strong. Deadlines are appr

Why great leaders make it safe to ask questions. With Halloween around the corner, I've been thinking about fear. Not ghosts, goblins, or things that go bump in the night. I'm talking about the kind of fear that shows up at work. The fear of looking foolish. Of asking a question everyone else seems to know the answer to. Of admitting you don't understand something. We've all been there. I remember sitting in meetings early in my career, wondering whether I was the only person