There's a moment before you have language for it — a quiet hum of longing that says life is good, but not quite whole. That pull is trying to tell you something. Here's how I use story — not just to describe change after it happens, but as one of the tools that makes it possible.

Is certainty holding you back from greater understanding and connection with others? Do you hold enough space for wonder and possibilities? If you let go of certainty, can you let go of limits and discover something new? Some musings here to consider the effects our certainties have on us as people, teams and society…

Here I share my intimate fears and confusion on the metaverse and make a case that we should proceed into this alternate reality with some metacognition on our beliefs and values.

It isn’t easy to break the norm and go against category convention. But my sense is that a little departure from the norm is where the magic happens.

The dazzling presence of vulnerability and truth-telling inspires us to let down our guard and reciprocate realness. And we need more of it. Especially in our professional lives. This is my un-masking—a look at the struggle and beauty that comes with growth.