Insights & Leadership Notes

In leadership, growth, and transformation, ideas move faster than markets.

Here, I share reflections, strategies, and lessons learned from a career leading brands across borders and building organizations for the future.

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The Danger of False Consensus

False consensus can feel like alignment, but it’s really just silence. In this post, I explore why true leadership means inviting dissent and challenging surface-level agreements.

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Managing Up vs. Managing Down

Leadership isn’t just about guiding teams. It’s also about aligning with the people above you. This post explores the importance of managing both up and down and what happens when you don’t.