Hey Reader, Under pressure, leadership doesn’t rise to the occasion.It defaults to its weakest habit. When stress piles up, the first thing most leaders lose isn’t motivation or drive—it’s judgment. Decisions get rushed. Assumptions replace curiosity. And clarity quietly erodes. That’s the focus of this week’s content. 📝 NEW ARTICLESharpening Leadership JudgmentRead it here → Sharpening Leadership Judgment In the article, I unpack: Why judgment is a leadership muscle—and how it atrophies...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, This is one of those emails I’ve been looking forward to sending for a long time. After months of writing, revising, pressure-testing, and sending out Advanced Reader Copies, I’m officially opening pre-orders for signed copies of my book: This isn’t an Amazon drop or a bulk shipment from a warehouse. Every copy is personally signed by me and shipped directly to you. The book is built on real leadership… not theory. Two decades of leading under pressure, hundreds of conversations with...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Titles give you authority.Influence earns you followership. The most effective leaders don’t rely on position, pressure, or clever persuasion tactics. They build trust, credibility, and relationships that move people to act—often without needing to say much at all. That’s the focus of this week’s content. 📝 NEW ARTICLEInfluencing Others: A Leader’s Field GuideIn the article, I break down: What influence actually is (and what it’s not) Why relying on authority caps your leadership...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi there, As the year winds down, I wanted to take a moment to simply say this: I hope you’re finding some space to slow down, reconnect, and breathe—whatever that looks like for you during the holiday period. This time of year has a way of revealing things. Not just in our work, but in ourselves. Energy levels change. Priorities shift. Pressure shows up in quieter, more human ways. And for those of us who lead others, it’s often when leadership is felt most clearly. Not through big speeches...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, THIS WEEK IN LEADERSHIP Let’s address the elephant in the inbox: You may have noticed I’ve been a bit quiet lately—and for good reason. Between a demanding period in my day job and making sure I stayed fully present at home, I had to hit pause to avoid showing up half-charged. Add to that a 3-week road trip with my family back to my home province of Newfoundland (yes, we drove—over 6,700 km round trip!), and it was time to practice what I preach: Prioritize what matters, and...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Apologies for getting this week’s newsletter out a little later than usual—I’ve been on the road with limited time to hit “send.” But the content waiting for you this week? Totally worth the wait. We’re diving into what modern leadership really looks like—less control, more ownership… and a bold rethinking of what values drive high-performance teams in today’s world. Let’s get into it. 🎙️ Podcast Episode 346: Ownership Over Authority – How Leaders Win by Letting Go Too many...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, This week’s content zeros in on one of the hardest truths in leadership:You don’t get the culture you want—you get the culture you tolerate. Whether you’re actively shaping your environment or unintentionally reinforcing dysfunction, your team is always watching. Let’s help you create a culture worth following. 🎙️ Podcast Episode 345: Culture Is What You Tolerate – The Three Silent Killers of Team Performance Team dysfunction rarely announces itself. It shows up in silence,...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, No podcast this week—I’ve been feeling under the weather and had to hit pause to recharge. That said, I’m not leaving you empty-handed. If you've been waiting for the “perfect time” to work on your leadership skills… this is your wake-up call. 📝 New Article: 7 Reasons Why Today Is the Best Time to Start Developing as a Leader Leadership isn't something you’re handed—it’s something you build. This article walks through seven powerful reasons why delaying your growth does more harm...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, First off—thanks for your patience. There was no email last week as I’ve been tied up with intensive training, and it’s seriously reduced my flexibility and available time. That said, the leadership mission hasn’t stopped—and neither have the insights. I’ve got some powerful content for you this week to help you grow, think sharper, and lead better. Let’s dive in. 🎙️ Podcast Episode 344: The Leadership Bottleneck – How You’re Sabotaging Your Own Growth You may be the problem… but...
10 months ago • 1 min read