Dimming your light doesn’t benefit anyone. Your energy, ideas, and presence are meant to shine. Give others permission to create the kind of impact that matters.

We’re moving after nine years in our first home - the one that held our laughter, growth, and change. It’s exciting and heartbreaking all at once. This move reminded me that leadership, like life, is about knowing when to honor what was and still step into what’s next.

So much of what we do is tied to activities—things that keep us busy and give a sense of progress. But real change comes from focusing on the action behind them. When we shift from simply completing tasks to understanding their purpose, we create more flexibility, consistency, and lasting impact in our mental and physical health.

In this week's takeaway, Ryan Avery looks into the difference between being alone and feeling lonely as a leader. While solitude can be a powerful tool for reflection and growth, loneliness can drain energy and creativity. By embracing intentional alone time, fostering genuine connections, and developing emotional awareness, leaders can strengthen their resilience and lead with greater clarity.

We often get stuck thinking about doing something, weighing every option and waiting for the perfect moment. But real progress happens when we take action—trusting ourselves, learning along the way, and embracing imperfection. The difference between staying in place and moving forward isn’t more thinking—it’s doing.