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Hi [FIRST NAME GOES HERE],

As leaders, we often treat alignment like it’s a feeling.

“If the meeting felt good, we must be aligned.”
“If we didn’t disagree, everything must be fine.”
“If the energy was smooth, then we’re on the same page.”

But alignment has never been emotional.

Alignment is a system.

A system built on:

clear roles
clear decision rights
honest conversations
shared expectations
consistent communication
rhythms that keep things from drifting
When alignment depends on how things feel, it can change day to day.
When alignment depends on structure, it stays steady even in stressful seasons.

So here’s the question for your leadership this week:

Do you have a system that keeps you aligned,
or are you relying on feelings to tell you everything is okay?

If you’re in a season where clarity, alignment, and communication matter, I’m here to support you.

Wishing you a grounded and clear week,
David

Hello, [FIRST NAME GOES HERE]

One of the biggest challenges leaders face today isn’t workload it’s noise.

Too many decisions.
Too many expectations.
Too much pressure to respond before you’ve had time to think.

If you’ve felt that lately, you’re not alone.

Leadership becomes harder when your internal world feels cluttered.
But clarity doesn’t come from doing more, it comes from pausing long enough to see what matters.

Here’s a simple question I’ve been giving my clients this month:
​“What’s the calm, strategic next step and not the rushed one?”

It’s amazing how much shifts when leaders slow down long enough to answer that question honestly.

If you’re in a season where you need more clarity, confidence, or emotional steadiness, I’m here.
No pressure. Just an open door.

Wishing you a clear week,

​David

Hello, [FIRST NAME GOES HERE]

As you move through this week, I wanted to share a short insight that’s been resonating with many leaders I coach:

Clarity and emotional regulation are becoming two of the most important leadership skills in the modern workplace.

Harvard Business Review recently published an article reinforcing this — especially around how leaders’ emotional steadiness directly impacts team performance.

Here’s the link:

​https://hbr.org/2017/02/emotional-intelligence-has-12-elements-which-do-you-need-to-work-on​

Wherever you are this week, give yourself permission to pause long enough to think clearly.

Leaders who regulate well, lead well.

Wishing you a grounded week,

​
​David

Hello Partners,

The leaders I coach are smart, capable, and driven but even the best can hit a wall when things get loud and complicated.

Sometimes what’s missing isn’t effort, it’s clarity.

Clarity to pause.
Clarity to choose the right next move.
Clarity to lead without losing yourself.

If you’ve been thinking about refocusing before the year ends, now’s the time.
Let’s start a new season with calm, confidence, and a plan that actually fits who you’re becoming.

Lead Well,

David

Hello Partners,

Over the past few months I’ve been writing about stretch goals, modern leadership, and what it takes to stay steady in a changing world.

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Today, I’m taking my own advice.

I’m entering a new season of my work, refining how I serve leaders and organizations who want to lead with clarity, confidence, and emotional intelligence.

For years, much of my coaching has been fueled by referrals and long-standing partnerships. I’m grateful for every one of those experiences.
But this next chapter is about building something directly—with you in mind.

If you’ve been thinking about:

Finding your focus again amid constant change
Strengthening executive presence without burning out
Developing your team so you can actually lead, not just manage
Then I’d love to reconnect.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be opening a few private coaching spots and group programs for senior and emerging leaders.

Hello Team,

Last time, we talked about stretch goals, the big, bold targets that push us past comfort. The response was incredible, so let’s go a layer deeper.

Here’s the twist from Duke researcher Dr. Sim Sitkin’s work, The Paradox of Stretch Goals:

“Stretch goals are most seductive for organizations that can least afford the risks.”
That line hits hard.
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The truth is, stretch goals only work when the basics are strong, when your team has energy, confidence, and a little breathing room.
If you’re already running on fumes, a stretch goal won’t lift you. It’ll drain you faster.
So before you chase the impossible, check your foundation:

Momentum – Have we built small wins lately?
Capacity – Do we have room to experiment—and fail safely?
Clarity – Do we know what “good” looks like on the way there?
If you’re missing any of those, start smaller. Build rhythm, then reach.
Because a stretch goal should stretch you—not snap you.

More soon on how to set stretch goals that actually build confidence instead of fear.

Talk soon,

David