October 2, 2025 The Leadership Skill Nobody Talks about: Strategic Distance Hello Reader Welcome to Level Up Weekly, where I help emerging leaders think strategically, organize effectively, and execute with clarity—so they can be seen, heard, and valued. Today at a glance: The leadership skill nobody talks about: strategic distance” How relationships can quietly drain your influence Practical ways to set boundaries without burning bridges Not every connection builds you. Some quietly break...
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September 25, 2025 Don’t Mistake Burnout for Dedication. Hello Reader Welcome to Level Up Weekly, where I help emerging leaders think strategically, organize effectively, and execute with clarity—so they can be seen, heard, and valued. Today at a glance: The subtle signals your top talent is slipping away A quick 5-part audit to test how you’re leading them Three actions to protect—not lose—your best people The Silent Burnout Problem They’re burning out— and you’re calling it “dedication.”...
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September 18, 2025 It's Never Too Late to Begin Again Hello Reader Welcome to Level Up Weekly, where I help emerging leaders think strategically, organize effectively, and execute with clarity—so they can be seen, heard, and valued. Today at a glance: Why not knowing your path is more normal than we admit How I went from frozen to consistent on LinkedIn in under 6 months 5 insights nearly 60 years (and many pivots) taught me about growth I’m almost 60 — and just figured out what I want to be...
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September 10, 2025 You’re Not Replaceable at Home Hello Reader Welcome to Level Up Weekly, where I help emerging leaders think strategically, organize effectively, and execute with clarity—so they can be seen, heard, and valued. Image by Dora Vanourek Today at a glance: The costly weekend I’ll never get back 6 mindset shifts to protect what matters most How to stop tying your worth to your output A TRUTH I LEARNED WHEN MY SISTER LEFT At work, you’re replaceable. At home, you’re not. That...
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September 4, 2025 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗼𝗴 Hello Reader Welcome to Level Up Weekly newsletter, where I leverage 19 years in Stanford tech to help emerging leaders think strategically, build influence, and execute with confidence - so you’re seen, heard and valued where it matters most. ~~~~~~~~~~ I wasn't born confident. In fact, for the longest time, I was the definition of an underdog – unseen, unheard, and overlooked.But here's the thing about underdogs: we have something that can't...
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August 27, 2025 Overwhelmed Before You Begin? You’re Not Alone. Hello Reader Welcome to Level Up Weekly newsletter, where I leverage 19 years in Stanford tech to help emerging leaders think strategically, build influence, and execute with confidence - so you’re seen, heard and valued where it matters most. " 𝗔𝗝𝗮, 𝗔𝗝𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴!” (Korean for: “You’ve got this! Keep going!”) Because sometimes, that’s the only mantra you need. Don’t let that 250+ unread number take you down. You open the app. You...
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August 20, 2025 5 Smart Ways to Reinvent Your Career — Without Starting From Scratch Hello Reader Welcome to Level Up Weekly newsletter, where I leverage 19 years in Stanford tech to help emerging leaders think strategically, build influence, and execute with confidence - so you’re seen, heard and valued where it matters most. The Career 'Mistake' That Doubled My Impact "Sometimes the biggest leaps forward start with a step back." 💡 Today’s Glance A bold career risk that felt like a step...
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August 7, 2025 If you’ve been impacted by recent layoffs—this note is for you. Hello Reader Welcome to Level Up Weekly newsletter, where I leverage 19 years in Stanford tech to help emerging leaders think strategically, build influence, and execute with confidence - so you’re seen, heard and valued where it matters most. In moments of uncertainty, structure and support can carry you forward. It has been a heavy week in my own community—Stanford—where many incredible colleagues were affected....
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July 30, 2025 Not Being Seen as a Leader? Shift These 5 Things Hello Reader Welcome to Level Up Weekly newsletter, where I leverage 19 years in Stanford tech to help emerging leaders think strategically, build influence, and execute with confidence - so you’re seen, heard and valued where it matters most. Today at a glance: Working harder isn’t what gets you promoted—being seen as strategic is. If you’re stuck in “doer” mode, you’re likely being overlooked. These 5 shifts help you show up...
3 months ago • 3 min read