Lawyers in Suits climb the Ladder of Inference on purpose — it’s literally their job. But in real life, we climb it accidentally, and that’s where the trouble begins. This short follow-up explores why legal reasoning works in courtrooms but creates chaos in personal relationships, and how seeing the ladder helps us make clearer, wiser choices. Read More
Feeling stuck is often the first sign that something new is trying to break through. Turning points are not dramatic events. They are simple moments when fresh thought arrives and life quietly begins to reshape itself. This post explores how real change happens and why one honest conversation can open the door to something new. Read More
Leaders don’t change direction because of strategy, pressure, or discipline. They change direction because they see something new. This post explores the upstream “how to” behind real leadership transformation — the quiet, insight-based shifts that lead to clarity, culture change, and legacy. Read More
We don’t experience our circumstances—we experience our state of mind. The more we notice where our “dial” is tuned, the easier it becomes to find our way back to that beautiful, content feeling within. Read More
What if your best performance isn’t about doing more, but thinking less? In this post we explore the playful but powerful formula P = U – T (Performance = Potential minus Thought/Interference), inspired by Timothy Gallwey and the idea that the space between doing and thinking is where our true flow lives. We’ll laugh a little at our over-thinking selves, tip our hats to distractions, and discover how to make more happen by thinking a little less. Read More
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