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Four Paths to Clarity and Joy for Thoughtful Leaders
Grounded insight for leaders who want to thrive. If you want to lead with clarity and joy in 2026, you need more than motivational noise—you need grounded, repeatable wisdom. Starting in January, my newsletter will anchor you in four timeless foundations designed to help you stop second-guessing, build sustainable rhythms, see what others miss, and resist cultural noise with conviction. What Clarity and Joy Look Like in Practice Imagine making decisions from confidence instead of anxiety. Picture building a rhythm that sustains you instead of drains you. Envision becoming the steady presence others turn to when things get complicated. That’s what clarity and joy offer—not perfection, but groundedness. Four Pillars Worth Subscribing For Each week, one of four pillars will meet you where you are: learning to decide with confidence, cultivating habits that sustain purpose, sharpening perception and presence, or resisting noise with grounded wisdom. These aren’t abstract categories—they’re answers to the questions keeping thoughtful leaders awake at night. Clarity…
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Want a laugh?
I’ve embarked on an AI journey to create the “Saga of Max Carter” – a skillful project manager who seems to get everything just right, no matter what gets thrown at him! Check out the first episode on LinkedIn.
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Careful! That decision will be made for you. Quickly.
In the face of overwhelming tasks, the pivotal decision lies in taking the next step towards your goal. Failure to act means surrendering control of your destiny to others. Whether it's following a path or forging your own, the essence lies in making a choice and moving forward, as stagnation guarantees someone else will seize the opportunity. Take action now to shape your own future.
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From Maestro to Manager: An Adventure in Progress
The Maestro takes a different approach: Cultural shifts prompt this musician's journey to project management, embracing new opportunities.
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How to recycle what’s already in use
Embark on a transformative journey of mission refinement, where the concept of recycling takes on a new dimension. Through introspection and realization, we uncover the enduring relevance of an existing mission statement, rooted in a lifelong ethos of empowerment. Join the exploration of aligning purpose with action, navigating the intricate balance between tradition and evolution while shaping a company's vision for success.
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Vision done right is a resource
Unlock your business potential with a crystal clear #vision! Discover the unexpected impact of crafting a compelling vision for the next stage of your life.
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Bridging the gap
By God's grace I closed the gap! Probably the toughest project management qualification out there is the Project Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. It requires Executive level experience, a panel review, and truly rigourous exam. There are only 1,700 of us so far...
Joyful Excellence in Leadership
Stephen P Brown – The Maestro
