Working Papers and Essays
These writings explore themes that emerge in leadership work: pressure, responsibility, complexity. They reflect distinctions and patterns developed through direct engagement with leaders.
Read what draws your attention.
Foundational, Emotional Regulation
The Line
A practical distinction between reactive and intentional leadership, and how moment-to-moment choice shapes outcomes under stress.
Presence, Resilience, Clarity
Centeredness
What it means to remain grounded in the middle of complexity, and why centered leaders create clarity for others.
Meditation for Leaders
A pragmatic look at meditation as a capacity-building practice, not a spiritual exercise, and how it supports judgment and resiliance.
Trust, Loyalty, and Relational Dynamics
The Intelligent Use of Trust
Trust as a strategic and ethical choice, not a blanket virtue, and how discernment protects both performance and people.
Loyalty Has a Long Shadow
An examination of loyalty’s upside and its hidden costs, especially when unexamined loyalty conflicts with truth, agency, or care.