Hey Reader, I’ve got three things for you this week—each one meant to help you navigate the important work you’re doing in the world: A Powerful Conversation on Success, Identity & Marriage This week on Good Work, I sat down with the brilliant design educator Matt D. Smith (@mds). We talked about what happens when outward […]
Your Brain Wants Certainty (Little Leadership Lesson)
Welcome back to Little Leadership Lessons, my weekly newsletter of short, but powerful lessons to help you become world class at what you do. Welcome to all of the new folks who joined us after Ali Abdaal shared a partial transcript of a recent coaching session from our work together in his newsletter yesterday. Here’s something […]
Chop Wood, Carry Water (Little Leadership Lessons)
Welcome back to Little Leadership Lessons, my weekly newsletter of short, but powerful lessons to help you become world class at what you do. Welcome to all of the new folks who joined us after Ali Abdaal shared a partial transcript of a recent coaching session from our work together in his newsletter yesterday. Here’s something […]
What is worth wanting? Bonnie Wan on Trauma, Transformation, and Courage
Some of the best conversations on Good Work happen because of a simple introduction from a trusted friend. That’s exactly how I met bestselling author and former advertising executive Bonnie Wan. A friend told me, “You two need to talk—you’ll love this conversation.” And they were absolutely right. Once I took a look at Bonnie’s […]
How a Devastating Failure Turned Justin Moore into the Creator Wizard + Little Leadership Lessons
This week is a two-for-one. I’m sharing this week’s edition of Little Leadership Lessons AND the past week’s episode of Good Work. So below you’ll see: A Moment of Peace It’s easy to see why Patagonia became the inspiration and namesake for the iconic outdoor clothing brand when you see photos like this. Little Leadership […]
People Problems Age Like Milk, Not Wine (Little Leadership Lessons #3)
I hope you’ve had a wonderful week. I spent last week on the road speaking at two different events and have found myself needing some recovery time (hence the lack of a newsletter last Saturday when I got home). This week’s photo to clear your mind and bring you a moment of peace is from […]
Own your story to unlock inner growth (Little Leadership Lessons #2)
How are you? How about the real answer? Would you pause for a moment with me? Gaze at the photo below. Consider a short exercise as you look into the woods (or skip ahead to this week’s leadership lesson)… Imagine what you might feel in your body as you walk through these trees in the […]
Why courage matters more than intellect (Little Leadership Lessons First Edition)
Happy New Year! I hope your year is off to a wonderful start. Here’s my favorite (non-family) photo I took last year to start things off with a moment to pause and find peace in nature: In 2024, I sent roughly equal editions of my newsletter and episodes of my podcast (~35 each). You were […]
Processing stress in times of uncertainty (plus group coaching!) (Week 41)
There are three things for you in this post: The stress of uncertainty Let me start with acknowledging that election weeks are stressful in the United States, no matter your political preference. We exist within systems. An internal system in relation to ourselves. A family system. A community system. All the way up to a […]
How to build systems for scale as an operator (2024 | Week 40)
I hope you’re having a beautiful October weekend. We’re in Halloween mode around our house, which means Paw Patrol costumes arrived in the mail this week and we took a trip to the pumpkin patch with my eldest son’s preschool on Friday. I love fall in the Pacific Northwest and am trying to make time […]