Hey Reader! š Happy Wednesday! (Let's just pretend it's Monday) It's been an outstanding, busy week, and I'm just getting a chance to write to you. It's Friday. My husband is at the wheel, and I am a passenger on a road trip through the heart of Indiana. My laptop is open, my head is down, and I am deep in thought. I'm mapping out the Human-Centered Leadership (HCL) program content I'm delivering on Monday morning, and I'm feeling the pressure to get it done. Outside the window, a cloudy...
27 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hey Reader! š Last October, I found myself in Venice, Italy, for the Tech For Good Summit. The Venice summit was unique because it was hosted by WOHASU (the World Happiness Summit). The entire theme was "Human Flourishing in the AI Era." Surrounded by researchers and change agents, the air was thick with a single, urgent mission: To shift the AI narrative. While the headlines were busy with "The Great Replacement" and fear-mongering, we were discussing a different reality: The Great...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 5 min read
Hey Reader ! Thanks for the warm welcome back to your inbox. I want to take you back in time with me to a moment that changed how I understand the "operating system" of our minds. Iām a college freshman. Iāve brought my love of singing to school, joining the choir and a cappella groups. A friend who lives near Busch Gardens in Virginia wants to audition for the summer cast. She begs me to audition with her. Iāve been a soloist for years and won several competitions, but I have no idea what is...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Reader I want to talk about something that is a constant struggle for me: Vulnerability. Iāve been asking myself why it feels like such a battle, and I finally uncovered the "programming" behind it: As a child: I was celebrated for being "smart and competent." That competence earned me freedoms and opportunities others didn't get. In school: Getting it right the first time was praised; getting it wrong and learning was seen as a failure. At work: As a woman, I often felt I had to disprove the...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Reader I have to brag a moment. Tracy is one of my favorite client leaders, and itās because she understands a fundamental truth that many business owners miss: Technical knowledge is not the same as leadership competency. When she was filling the head position in Client Services Operations, Tracy didn't look for a niche-industry insider. Instead, she hired someone she respected from outside her sectorāsomeone with deep customer service roots and a proven track record of day-to-day team...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Reader I have the worst experience with Google Maps in Europe. It's our last day on Capri. My husband and I are headed out to explore the island and visit several tourist destinations. We bought an e-SIM data plan that's loaded onto my phone. One of the main uses is accessing Google Maps for directions. The problem is that it doesn't work as well on foot as it does in a car. I've had several instances of walking in the opposite direction I am supposed to travel without Google Maps alerting...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Reader I don't know how it happened. I'm leaving my girlfriends after a lovely meet-up for dinner. I'm thinking about my colonoscopy prep tomorrow and feeling anxious after all the grim stories I have heard from others. With the snowmageddon prediction for the weekend, I'm debating whether to go to the grocery store on my way home. I'm driving in an unfamiliar area. It's dark, and the pavement is wet. I need to turn right at the upcoming light, so I move into the far right lane. BOOM! I hear...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 5 min read
Reader I was struggling as 2025 came to a close. It was hard to find energy and focus. My battery was running low. šŖ« It was such a vicious cycle of guilt, as my inner critic judged me lacking for being unproductive. As I looked at my sales and revenue for the first quarter of 2026, I knew I had work to do, but I felt defeated before I even started. Then I made three vital shifts that changed everything for the better. ONE. I started working on Season 2 of The Story I'm Telling Myself Podcast....
3 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Reader I made it past Quitters' Day. How about you? The second Friday in January is called Quitters' Day because a quarter of us have already abandoned our New Year's resolutions. However, the good news is you are allowed to hit the reset button and get a do-over.{ Reader, I know your 'Polly Perfect' is trying to tell you otherwise, but ignore her. If you have a dream you are unleashing for yourself in 2026, you need to know that there isn't one straight path you have to follow to achieve it....
3 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read