Previously published newsletters are listed below.
September 2, 2026 - Passing the Baton
What Olympic relay teams understand about succession that some of the best leaders often miss
August 19, 2026 - The High Cost of Dysfunction at the Leadership Table
Gossip. Backstabbing. Sabotage. The quiet epidemic of incivility among leadership peers - and what it truly costs everyone it touches.
August 12, 2026 - The Art of Disappointing Well
Why the strongest leaders don’t try to meet every expectation - and how to say no in a way that protects trust, relationships, and your career.
August 4, 2026 - The Loyalty You Can’t Buy
What keeps your best people isn’t the number on their paycheck- it’s what happens after they cash it.
July 29, 2026 - The View From Below
Why the vantage point you have isn’t always the vantage point you need.
July 21, 2026 - Leading Change Without Losing Your Team
How to earn real buy-in, manage the pace of change, and keep your team engaged in an era when healthcare is being reshaped faster than most units can absorb it.
July 1, 2026 - Making the Case
How to prepare for, navigate and win budgeting conversations with your CFO.
June 24, 2026 - Rounding with Purpose
Why one-on-one rounding may be the highest leverage hour on your calendar - for your patients, your people and your unit.
June 17, 2026 - The Mirror You Need
How finding a trusted truth-teller - and knowing what to do with feedback is one of the most powerful acts of leadership growth.
June 10, 2026 - The Teachable Leader
When staying open to learning is one of the most powerful things you can do as a leader.
August 26, 2026 - What’s the Story?
Caring for someone involves knowing their story.
June 3, 2026 - The Foundation Beneath Everything
On trust, and why it is the most essential leadership asset you have.
May 27, 2026 - Keep the Compass Pointing to Your True North
Moral distress is one of nursing’s least discussed issues. Here’s how to stay grounded in who you are - no matter the pressure.