Next Generation Leadership

A few weeks ago, I took a trip to Tulum with a group of close friends.

Let’s debunk one of the biggest myths about management:

Let’s get something straight: being promoted into a management role doesn't make you a leader. It gives you a title. The leadership part? That’s earned—through daily practice, reflection, and the courage to grow.

Last night, my son Shiloh had his “step-up” ceremony at high school. He’s a rising senior now, and this annual tradition marks a powerful transition: celebrating the graduating seniors while inviting the juniors to prepare for their final year.

In this week’s Culture Exchange, we explored the concept of leading with emotional agility, a critical skill for anyone guiding teams through disruption, uncertainty, or transformation. At its core, emotional agility is the ability to be aware of both your own emotions and the emotions of others, and to maintain a sense of control and choice even during times of intense stress. It allows leaders...