Thoughts and reflections arising as each day passes, reacting the the noise, and the quiet, of a changing world.

When the Mountain Comes to You

A recent exchange with Victoria and Hillary (over on Substack) brought home just how complex maturity and integrity can become when you’ve lived, worked, and seen enough of both light and shadow. In that conversation, we explored the challenge of staying true to...

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Being, Not Just Doing

What I love about Substack is the chance to engage with brilliant minds who carry positive intent. One such person is Dennis Berry, who I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with several times over the past month. This particular exchange is well worth sharing. Dennis:...

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Letting Go in Leadership

Adrian Stanwk has some great things to share about leadership. A recent post of his caught my eye: I often talk about self-leadership and control, but let’s be clear: that means controlling yourself, not others. You don’t align teams by steering every move. You align...

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The October Radical Conformity Muse

It’s been a busy first month since taking the leap and going all-in with Radical Conformity on Substack. Still finding my feet, but enjoying every step. It’s very different, freer, more human, and definitely more connected. Already, I’ve met some fascinating writers...

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Influencing with Titles and Status Leaves You Vulnerable

Last week I came across a great post by Elena Calvillo that really got me thinking. You think you need permission to lead. You don’t. Leadership isn’t a title. It’s a choice you make every single day. Start now. Make the decision someone’s avoiding. Ask the question...

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Igniting Quiet Leadership

A great article by Andrea Chiarelli and Kunlun called Asking Differently caught my eye over on Substack last week. It explored how questions can be used for control, and how to change them so they aid learning and development. Well worth a look. Andrea noted: So much...

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