What leadership can learn from Mother’s Day My wife is amazing. She has a demanding full-time job, shows up for our daughters in all the ways that matter, is there for me, her own mother, our extended family and friends — she’s my best friend, the first person I want to share good news with, and the one I want to spend my free time with. She’s my partner in all of it. And a lot of what she does goes unnoticed. Not because it isn’t valued — but because it’s not always visible.

The expertise closest to the ground matters most I’ve spent a lot of time working with teams in technical environments. And one thing is always true. The people closest to the work usually have the clearest view of what’s really happening. They see the risks. They spot the inefficiencies. They know where things don’t quite line up. But they don’t always feel heard. National Skilled Trades Day is a good reminder of the value that lies in that experience. These are people who