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Hi Reader, Welcome to Your Dose of Mana — a quick, weekly note with: If your biggest business challenges are actually people challenges, you’re in the right place. I’ve had the titles. That didn’t make me a leader 1 Real Story I’ve been called a lot of things in my career. I’m not talking about those things and yes, those too. I mean: CEO. Now, I correct people when they call me an “executive coach.” Not because it’s wrong. I’m a leadership coach. Because leadership isn’t reserved for executives. And neither is the work I do. Yes, I spend a lot of time with the C-suite. But I work with people at all levels. Because leadership shows up everywhere. I’ve held the titles. And I’ve worked with people who had none… The ones people trusted. 1 Leadership Insight Leadership isn’t a role or a title. It’s how you show up when no one’s assigning you authority. ➡️ A mindset It’s how you make decisions. It shows up in boardrooms. And it shows up in classrooms. Leadership is mana. It’s your presence. And it’s available to anyone willing to use it. 1 Practical Takeaway Stop waiting for permission to lead. Because leadership isn’t about having authority. It’s about taking responsibility in the moments that matter. 1️⃣ Step forward when something needs to be said or done Some people are still waiting for the title. Others are already doing the work. The difference isn’t opportunity. It’s a choice. 1 Dose of Art A little whimsy. A little joy. A little doodle.
Doodle by Gary Schechner, 5/1/26 Even though this is a “mass email” 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. If you have friction in your business, let’s fix that. Thanks for letting me show up in your inbox. More joy. Less friction. Always. |