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Note: originally published on Substack, January 13, 2025
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The One Swap I'm Making This Season
When I shared in last week’s post that the past two years have been difficult—that I’ve struggled to find my lane—I got what I seek most from writing: real connection. Thank you for your comments and emails. I look forward to continuing those conversations, both here
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When I stepped back from running my company nearly two years ago, I had three good business reasons: risk management, talent retention, and strategic renewal. I also made one huge mistake: I had no real plan for myself. I didn’t consider myself retired. I’m an “un-exited business owner,
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Sorry—No Zoom on Monday
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