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Hi Reader, Welcome to Your Dose of Mana. Before I drop you into this week’s edition, I wanted to share the note that started it all—the Reconnecting Intro. Since we’ve crossed paths in some way, you may know this about me: That’s what this email (and really, this whole newsletter) is about—bringing you stories, leadership insights, and practical takeaways you can use right away. Think of this as the proper handshake before we dive in together. Here’s the original note that set the stage, and then you’ll be all caught up for Thursday’s fresh dose. Cheers, Welcome to Your Dose of Mana — a quick, weekly note with: Each Thursday, I’ll share something that might make your work (and maybe your week) a little smoother, smarter, or just more human. Why “Mana”?I lived in New Zealand for six years, and the Māori concept of mana left a deep impression on me. Ma·na (noun) | a supernatural power– prestige, power, influence. I digested it as one’s integrity, presence, influence, and grounded strength. It’s the quiet power great leaders carry—and we could use more of that in the world. One Story: Leadership at the National GalleryIn June, my partner and I spent several hours at the National Gallery in London. Beautiful art. Stunning space. But one thing stood out even more than the masterpieces… In one gallery, a staff member was engaged, energized, and lighting up as he explained the artwork to a visitor. I was curious. Turns out, Alan once worked as an occupational therapist with the fire brigade. He told me the office politics were horrible and he felt demoralized, burned out. So he left. Took a payout. Reclaimed his peace by working security at the stadium. The irony in that sentence isn’t lost on me. One day, he saw an ad for a post at the gallery. He went for it. He got the job. Then—made it his own. He’s studied all the of art. He connects with visitors. He’s won multiple awards. He even made it to Buckingham Palace. The lesson? You don’t need a “powerful” job to be impactful You need alignment. Job joy comes from matching your strengths to your role—or reshaping the role to fit your strengths.
Practical TakeawayAsk yourself (and/or your team): If not, what small shift(s) would make a difference? This is the kind of work I do—with some help from psychometric tools like MPO to help people find and lead from their mana. I’m All About ConnectionsWhile this newsletter is about leadership, it’s also about connection. Reconnecting and staying connected. I’d genuinely love to hear from you— Even though this is “outreach en masse,” I mean it when I say—let me know what you are up to. Reply, book a Zoom, pick up the phone. I’d love to catch up. Thanks for letting me show up in your inbox. More joy. Less friction. Always. |
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Hi Reader, Since we’ve crossed paths before in some way, you may know this about me: I thrive on real conversations, thoughtful intros, and staying in touch. That’s what this email is about. Welcome to Your Dose of Mana — a quick, weekly note with: Each Thursday, I’ll share something that might make your work (and maybe your week) a little smoother, smarter, or just more human. Why “Mana”?I lived in New Zealand for six years, and the Māori concept of mana left a deep impression on me. Ma·na (noun) | a supernatural power– prestige, power, influence. I digested it as one’s integrity, presence, influence, and grounded strength. It’s the quiet power great leaders carry—and we could use more of that in the world. One Story: Leadership at the National GalleryIn June, my partner and I spent several hours at the National Gallery in London. Beautiful art. Stunning space. But one thing stood out even more than the masterpieces… In one gallery, a staff member was engaged, energized, and lighting up as he explained the artwork to a visitor. I was curious. Turns out, Alan once worked as an occupational therapist with the fire brigade. He told me the office politics were horrible and he felt demoralized, burned out. So he left. Took a payout. Reclaimed his peace by working security at the stadium. The irony in that sentence isn’t lost on me. One day, he saw an ad for a post at the gallery. He went for it. He got the job. Then—made it his own. He’s studied all the of art. He connects with visitors. He’s won multiple awards. He even made it to Buckingham Palace. The lesson? You don’t need a “powerful” job to be impactful You need alignment. Job joy comes from matching your strengths to your role—or reshaping the role to fit your strengths.
Practical TakeawayAsk yourself (and/or your team): If not, what small shift(s) would make a difference? This is the kind of work I do—with some help from psychometric tools like MPO to help people find and lead from their mana. I’m All About ConnectionsWhile this newsletter is about leadership, it’s also about connection. Reconnecting and staying connected. I’d genuinely love to hear from you— Even though this is “outreach en masse,” I mean it when I say—let me know what you are up to. Reply, book a Zoom, pick up the phone. I’d love to catch up. Thanks for letting me show up in your inbox. More joy. Less friction. Always. |