April 2025

Leadership advice is a lot like diet fads. Every few months, a new one pops up, promising to revolutionize your life, your career, and maybe even your cholesterol levels. “Keto for CEOs!” “Intermittent Fasting for Founders!” And now, the latest addition to the leadership buffet: “Every leader needs a coach.” The idea that your path

So, the leadership world has a new darling: Authentic Leadership. ✨ It’s everywhere, right? Whispered in boardrooms, splashed across HBR articles, probably hashtagged on your VP’s latest LinkedIn post. The gospel is appealing: drop the mask, be vulnerable, lead as your true self. Sounds like a breath of fresh air compared to the stiff upper

Failure is an inevitable part of life and work. Yet, many people fear it, viewing it as a sign of weakness or incompetence. But in a growth mindset culture, failure is seen as a valuable learning opportunity. I have seen individuals and teams transform when they adopted this perspective. They stopped dwelling on their mistakes

Feedback is an essential ingredient in cultivating a growth mindset. It’s how we learn, improve, and reach our full potential. Yet, many people fear feedback, viewing it as criticism or a personal attack. In a growth mindset culture, feedback is seen as a valuable tool for development. It’s about providing constructive input that helps individuals

In our journey to cultivate a growth mindset, we must shift our perspective on challenges. Instead of viewing them as roadblocks, we need to see them as opportunities for growth and development. Many people with a fixed mindset avoid challenges because they fear failure or believe it will expose their limitations. But those with a