How I lead
I lead as a Sage-Rebel: with insight, integrity, and a willingness to say the hard thing. My leadership is strategic and people-focused, grounded in frameworks and fueled by lived experience. I challenge norms not for disruption’s sake, but to build cultures where everyone can thrive.
This chapter explores how each stage of my journey, from growing up on a family farm to becoming an entrepreneur, was shaped by the power of authentic, reciprocal relationships. I share how early career disruptions, unexpected transitions, and moments of uncertainty revealed the importance of nurturing my network long before I needed it. Through stories of resilience, risk-taking, and reinvention, I describe why a strong network is built through intentional care and continuous investment. I examine the philosophy of the full cup and the shared responsibility of pouring into others so that your network has the capacity to pour into you when life demands courage. As I step into life as an entrepreneur, the value of this philosophy becomes even clearer. This chapter invites readers to reflect on their own relationships and how feeding a network lays the foundation that sustains every stage of a career and a life.
Chapters in development
Spider Web Leadership: My unique leadership metaphor.
The power mentorship: Reflects how investment in others’ growth is.
Unlocking sponsorship: Shows how to use influence to elevate others.
Leading with authenticity: Emphasizes my unapologetic presence and integrity.
Courageous leadership: Explores my willingness to challenge norms and speak truth.
Modeling balance: Demonstrates how to lead by example in prioritizing well-being.
The power of your network: Reflects a belief in mutual support and community as leadership assets.
Disrupting with purpose: Frames disruption not as rebellion, but as a tool for equity and progress.