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Reading for the people who lead the people.

Long-form essays from inside the practice. Published when we have something specific and useful to say — not on a schedule.

Manager burnout is a system problem.

March 14, 2026 · 8 min read

Manager burnout is a system problem.

When middle managers burn out, the diagnosis usually lands on the individual. That is almost always the wrong call.

Psychological safety without the buzzword.

February 6, 2026 · 6 min read

Psychological safety without the buzzword.

The phrase has been ground down. The thing it points to is still the most useful single concept we have.

Leading through change without losing your best people.

January 22, 2026 · 7 min read

Leading through change without losing your best people.

Reorganizations are when companies lose their best operators. Here is what we have seen actually prevent it.

Measuring the ROI of leadership coaching.

December 3, 2025 · 9 min read

Measuring the ROI of leadership coaching.

It can be done. It is harder than vendors usually admit, and easier than skeptics usually assume.