Choosing My Values Over Playing Someone Else’s Game
I’ve been thinking a lot about friendship, leadership, and the boundaries we draw between them—or sometimes don’t. A few weeks ago, I had a falling out with a friend from
Category: Thoughts
Ideas, reflections, and a few unfiltered takes from the path.
This is where I unpack what I’m learning about leadership, systems, and the sometimes chaotic intersection of product, people, and life. Expect essays, honest reflections, and the occasional opinion piece.
Finding a voice from the shadows
I’ve Always Preferred the Shadow I’ve always gravitated toward the shadow role. I love watching people succeed—especially when I’ve coached them, challenged them, or quietly cleared the path. I’ve never
AI is a Tool. Taste is Human.
Use AI—but trust your taste. We’re not at the AI finish line but at the beginning.It’s not the norm yet. But soon, it will be like spellcheck, GPS, or Slack.
Every leader has an operating system.
Do you know yours? If you lead—or want to—there’s already something quietly shaping how you show up. Not your title. Not your tools. But your operating system. Most leaders have
A letter on fit
I’m in shock and overwhelmed. I had moments of hyperventilating on the streets of Stockholm. I am full of mixed emotions. Happy, sad, angry, disappointed, and frustrated. …
Shifts are hard (five)
I have never received performance feedback like this in my life. As a senior leader, I’ve also had to deliver many performance emails, so I know the process for these! …
Shifts are hard (four)
Being heard is the feeling that someone is interested in our views, thoughts, feelings, emotions, and efforts behind our point of view that is acknowledged. We don’t want our perspectives to be loved but at least heard. That doesn’t mean we are yelling out loud but that our verbal or written actions influence the stakeholders, teams, projects, and/or outcomes. …
Shifts are hard (three)
The previous practice is called “patience” because it’s about listening to your mind and your body. This is something I never do. I prefer to move fast. Who needs emotions?! I prefer to look for the next adventure, product idea, or outcome. I’m impatient. I typically don’t allow myself to feel. However, I’ve learned during multiple shifts that it’s critical to feel and understand one’s emotions. …
Shifts with COVID-19
I’ve been writing a series called “Shifts are hard”, which is about simultaneous career and life shifts. I thought I would share my current shifts and how COVID-19 has derailed
Shifts are hard (two)
What I hadn’t mentioned in my previous post about shifts being hard is that my departure from Hubrick was traumatic. I was extremely passionate as a Chief Product Officer at Hubrick which was an e-commerce social platform. I fell in love with our potential customers, investors, and my peers. …