Facing

To bear trials with a calm mind robs misfortune of its strength. -Seneca

Yesterday I met someone who runs fifty 1:1s a week.I also know someone who does zero.

Both are sure their way works.Both are probably right.

I used to say leading and managing is complex. Because people are complex.Today, I’m not sure that’s right.I think it’s simple. Just sometimes hard.

There is no right answer. There is just right now.With the information you have. And what your team needs.

Usually, the regret isn’t saying it or doing it.It’s wishing you had.Hard decisions.Hard conversations.Don’t worry about applause. Worry about what’s right.

Sometimes you’ll question yourself. That’s normal.Just don’t time travel.Worry and regret are just misuses of your imagination.What matters is staying in it.

Go.Exploring. Asking. Trying. Learning. Questioning. Improving. Facing. Acting.

That’s the job.Not knowing everything. Not having the perfect answer.But doing the hard things.

Because once you stop doing that, it’s over.

Take care, friend.Be good.

—Kelly