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Hi Reader, Welcome to Your Dose of Mana — a quick, weekly note with: 1 leadership insight How to nimmer 1 Real Story A few months later, while working toward my coaching certification, I needed a few “practice clients.” Kathy—then designing a mentorship program for new teachers in her Indiana school district—signed up. What started as a simple coaching exercise grew into a five-year (and counting) collaboration and friendship. Kathy built SEEDS— now an award-winning mentorship program recognized by the Board of Education—from the ground up. Kathy is one of those rare people whose presence makes others feel seen. She’s an exceptional English teacher, mentor, speaker, and author who happens to be totally blind—but it’s her insight into people that leaves you blinking in awe. She notices everything that matters: effort, heart, humor, humanity. It might be: Somewhere along the way, a word emerged for what she does so effortlessly: “Did you nimmer her after that incredible effort?” 1 Leadership Insight In workplaces everywhere, people are starving for that feeling. Leadership isn’t just about strategy or KPIs. It’s about connection. And sometimes, connection begins with a simple nimmer. 1 Practical Takeaway Imagine if every leader nimmered just one person a day. It doesn’t have to be long or dramatic—just genuine: “If it weren’t for you, this week would’ve been a whole lot harder.” That’s it. Four seconds of sincerity that can change someone’s day—and maybe their decision to stay. Don’t save your words for performance reviews. 1 Dose of Art A little whimsy. A little joy. A little doodle.
Doodle by Gary Schechner, January 14, 2025 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. And if leadership, culture, or people challenges are taking up too much brain space lately— Thanks for letting me show up in your inbox. More joy. Less friction. Always. |