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She said 'Let's go.' He built an empire.

Hi Reader, Dr. Ebbie Parsons was earning half a million dollars a year, raising a three-month-old baby, and carrying $300K in debt when he asked his wife the unthinkable: "Can I quit and start my own business?" She didn’t flinch. “Let’s go,” she said. “I got you.” That leap kicked off a decade-long journey—long nights, hard choices, the kind of pressure that follows you home. When the exit finally came, the wire transfer was so big he had to turn his phone sideways just to see the number. But...

Relief looks like this

Hi Reader, It’s been a minute since I’ve sat with the idea of tunnel vision. It’s a theme rattling around in my head lately as our team weighs different routes to the same shared vision. How often do we find ourselves at the starting blocks, convinced we know exactly where we need to run?Whether it’s a sprint or a marathon, we lock into a track marked by a finish line. That can work—when the rules are fixed and uniformity matters.But it’s a problem when you have the freedom to live and lead...
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When strength becomes your blind spot

Hi Reader, A few years ago, I co-founded a startup that grew to seven figures. We raised money, hit milestones, and built something that mattered. Most days, I really believed we were on the verge of disrupting an industry. But behind the scenes? I was running on fumes—and couldn’t see it. The lack of joy. The constant urgency. Measuring my worth by what I got done. I’d confused endurance with health. Grit with sustainability. That’s why this week’s Exit Interview episode with Carrie Siubutt...

Why "persistence" isn't always a strategy

Hi Reader, We love the stories where persistence pays off. The underdog who grinds it out. The founder who never gives up. But what happens when that story doesn't match your reality? In the first full episode of Exit Interview, I sat down with Kanya Balakrishna—co-founder of The Future Project and Future Coach—to talk about the moment persistence stopped working. She built a $15M nonprofit. Managed 120+ staff. Then watched the whole thing fall apart. What followed wasn't failure. It was the...

The conversations that don’t make TechCrunch

Hi Reader, A founder once said something that stopped me cold: “I think I should probably step down. The company needs someone else. But I don’t even know how to start that conversation.” She’s not alone. I’ve heard versions of this from leaders across industries—founders, CEOs, executives who built something meaningful and know it may be time to let go. These are the stories that don’t make TechCrunch. For every headline about launches and exits, there are quieter stories. The founder who...

Reinvention isn't a red flag

Hi Reader, I’ve worn a lot of hats in my career. Started at Goldman Sachs during a recession.Picked up a camera—turned that into a decade of creative work with brands like Kith, Cash App, and Shiseido.Co-founded a startup, scaled it past seven figures, raised over a million.Now, I'm leading revenue and product at Offor, scaling a method that changes how the world hires. None of it followed a straight line. But it’s all connected. There’s a thread. A through line. I’ve always been chasing...

Three truths I don't want to forget (especially as we grow)

Hi Reader, Most hiring is broken. Leaders hiring feel it. Leaders looking feel it. I joined Offor because we've spent 15 years building something better—a method that's clearer, fairer, and actually works.We believe The Offor Method should be the standard for how critical roles get filled. Not because it's ours.But because it's clearer, fairer, more human. And it works. That kind of ambition means holding tight to what matters most. So I've been grounding myself in a few truths that apply...

What if joy wasn’t a bonus—but the plan?

Hi Reader, Not every season gives you a clear win. The goalposts are moving.The metrics are vague.The work feels constant—and yet it’s hard to say what’s working. So what do you do in a stretch like that? You find the wins.You make the momentum. You build it by noticing the sparks—the moments that remind you why you do this.Not as fluff. But as fuel. Because joy is a strategy.And leaders who ignore it don’t last. A few tools that help: Review your calendar. What’s in there out of...

Before the burnout, there’s usually a whisper

Hi Reader, We’re nearly halfway through the year. By now, the honeymoon’s over.You’ve seen what the role really asks of you.And you’ve felt what it’s starting to take. So let’s ask the real question:Is this still your seat? Too many leaders stay quiet in this moment.They tell themselves:“Every job has tradeoffs.”“Things will settle down.”“It’s not that bad.” But here’s what I’ve seen:Misalignment doesn’t just drain your energy.It distorts your confidence.And it makes the next move harder to...

What separates a great networking call from a forgettable one?

Hi Reader, We missed landing in your inbox last week—but we’re back with something timely. We’ve been hearing this more and more from leaders in our network: “I’m having conversations. I’m doing the reach-outs. But it’s not leading anywhere.” For senior leaders—especially in moments of transition, reflection, or growth—it’s not about adding more coffee chats to your calendar. It’s about making those conversations count. 🧠 You don’t need more coffee chats. You need better ones. Not “Do you...

This isn’t just a newsletter—it’s your blueprint for impactful leadership, smart hiring, and career growth. Join thousands who are redefining what it means to lead and thrive. Get bold stories, strategic insights, and actionable advice to build teams that last.