I was speaking with a CEO recently who said something that landed deeply in my body: “I lead from love… and it works.” I believed her. I agreed with her. And I know it’s true. But as her words lingered with me later, I found myself wondering: What does it actually  mean to lead with love? What does it look like in real time, in the day-to-day realities of meetings, deadlines, missteps, and human beings trying their best? Because leading with love is not soft, sentimental, or

Over Thanksgiving weekend, our refrigerator decided to go on strike. Not the best timing (is there ever a good time?), but we pivoted.The appliance repair company was backed up, so we emptied the fridge and took advantage of the 18-degree Colorado weather by storing our food outside on the deck. What surprised me was this: I stayed completely calm. Years ago, I would have spun into a mild meltdown—annoyed at the timing, frustrated by the food loss (farewell, wild-caught Alask

The holidays are not always easy. For many — myself included — they stir up more than just joy and lights. The holidays can be… a lot. Let’s be honest — family dynamics can bring out our deepest old patterns. And I’m no exception. As we gather around tables and traditions, it’s easy for the pressure to perform, show up, host, and do-it-all… can weigh heavily. And for many of us, family dynamics intensify. We unconsciously slip into old roles within our family system, falling