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A reflection on lineage, leadership, and why presence has been the quiet thread through every meaningful decision in my life and work. January 2026 marks…

Barrett Brooks
10 December 2025 • 6 min read

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You can’t control the sunrisebut rather sit quietlyand wait For it to emergesome days orangeand glowing Some days hiddenfrom our eyesbut present in our heart…

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Many years ago, I used to write annual birthday essays sharing the most important lessons I’ve learned over time. They were an annual tradition I…

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The popularity of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) combined with the increasing focus on emotional intelligence for career success have…

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In 2012, an initiative called T-SPLOST was turned down by the Metro Atlanta electorate. Something like 70% of voters turned…

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Sometimes we get so caught up in our own priorities, we forget that not everyone can be a favor taker….

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A manager understands the scope of work and the deadlines to be met. She sees the priorities at a high…

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In second grade, I was in the “Discovery Program” for high potential kids. In fifth grade, I was selected as…

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It’s easy to get caught up in vanity metrics. Organizational politics are seductive. Another feature in the media strokes the…