Ever get frustrated when someone completes a task differently than you would, but still gets it right? In this post, I explore how rigid thinking around “the right way” can stifle productivity. From binder tabs to childhood songs about visiting Grandma, I reflect on how flexibility in the workplace can lead to better outcomes—and fewer unnecessary steps. Because sometimes, the journey matters less than the destination.

In “The First to Unmute: What Your Breakout Room Behavior Reveals About Your Leadership DNA,” I dive into those split-second choices we make when the mic icon lights up. Are you the bold colleague who jumps in first, setting the tone for collaboration? Or do you hang back, listening intently before you speak? These small cues—scrolling your phone, nursing your coffee, hovering over “unmute,” or quietly observing—offer a window into how you lead, influence, and connect in a di