The Kiss Cam Crisis and the Importance of Authentic Leadership

It was the Kiss Cam moment heard ‘round the world. The at-the-time CEO of Astronomer, Andy Byron, engaged in a warm embrace with his head of HR, Kristin Cabot. The only problem, of course, is they were both married to other people. When the Coldplay Kiss Cam panned their way, Byron ducked behind a wall […]

Mental Fitness Is the New Leadership Muscle

Mental fitness is often associated with the world of sports, separating the hall-of-famers from the rest. However, mental fitness is rapidly becoming recognized as the cornerstone of elite leadership. This is the edge that separates modern, successful CEOs from those who struggle more with navigating interpersonal dynamics and leadership demands. It’s not about therapy, and […]

Leadership Lessons From the Mat

Several years ago, my daughter and I enrolled in an Aikido self-defense class for women. We expected to learn how to protect ourselves through forceful, strength-based martial arts mindsets, skills, and strategies. Arriving at our first class, we were primed to practice blocking, striking, and overpowering opponents. Instead, we were introduced to a philosophy of […]

The Ripple Effect: How Leadership Begins Within

Source: Tookapic/Pexels Leadership isn’t just about the decisions we make in boardrooms or during high-stakes moments. It’s about influence—the ripples we create in our everyday interactions. Whether we realize it or not, we’re all leaders in our own spheres, shaping the experiences of those around us. But what if we’re not intentional about those ripples? […]

Quiet Leadership: The Superpower the World Needs Right Now

In a world that often rewards the loudest voices and boldest proclamations, quiet leadership can feel like an anomaly. We’ve been conditioned to equate confidence with volume, decisiveness with domination, and success with center-stage charisma. But as the modern workplace grapples with burnout, disconnection, and overcompetitive environments, the subtle strengths of quiet leaders—and their mastery […]