Forging Forward: Leadership Path to Sustainable Success

Forging Forward: Leadership Path to Sustainable Success

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Feedback Isn’t Enough—You Need a Plan
Most people don't resist feedback—they just don't know how to use it. If you are a manager sharing a feedback, someone who received a feedback recently…
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Always On, Always Anxious: Hypervigilance at Work
If you’re feeling overwhelmed as you read this, try this right now: unclench your jaw. Drop your shoulders. Exhale slowly. You don’t need to fix…
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Systems at Work: The Invisible Goal - Why Your Work Feels Misaligned
Most people think success comes from working harder. But in systems, direction matters more than intensity. This post isn't about motivation. It's about…
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April 2025

Systems at Work: Seeing the Levers Behind the Chaos
I'm starting a series that will change how you see the world forever. Learn how systems thinking reveals the hidden forces behind burnout, misalignment…
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Is It Really Imposter Syndrome—Or Are You Actually in Over Your Head?
How to know if the voice of doubt is lying—or telling you something you need to hear.
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You Were a Top Performer Before You Had Kids—Now What?
You were the go-to before the kids. Now you're anxious, stretched, and questioning your worth. What if you haven't lost your edge—just outgrown the…
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The Value of Clear Thinking
Most people don’t suffer from lack of knowledge—they suffer from distorted thinking. This piece explores how clear thinking can reduce stress, shift…
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Stop Chasing Happiness. Free Yourself from Unhappiness Instead.
Happiness is a moving target. But freedom from unhappiness might be closer than you think—if you stop believing everything your mind says.
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Why Money, Promotion, and LinkedIn Likes Aren’t Making You Happy Anymore
You’ve achieved more, connected more, and climbed faster than ever. But what if the problem isn’t your pace—it’s what you’ve left behind beneath the…
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How the Content You Consume Rewrites Your Thinking—and Why You Should Choose Materials Worth Rereading Many Times
What you read shapes how you interpret reality, respond to stress, and make decisions. The wrong content pollutes your thinking. Choose materials you’ll…
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We Awaken Through Exhaustion, Not Inspiration
From the ruins of what we thought we had to be, something truer begins to grow. Collapse isn’t the end—it’s the space where clarity takes root.
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Your Mind Is Not a Public Park
Lately, I’ve noticed something subtle—but unsettling—among thoughtful, high-functioning people.
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