Structured Approach to Leading

Hi Everyone!

I received some great feedback after the first edition of Weekly Insights—thank you! The best part of this is the conversation we’re building together. Your insights, challenges, and perspectives make these discussions richer, so let’s keep it going.

With headlines creating uncertainty and confusion—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Maybe it’s time for more small group conversations to cut through the noise.

This week, we’re diving into three key takeaways:

• The Power of Connection

• Structure in Leadership

• Balancing Support & Challenge in Relationships

Three Key Takeaways

#1. The Power of Connection

Great and meaningful connections often appear when you least expect them—but they require persistence. With pressing challenges like ongoing supply chain issues, now is the time for greater transparency and open dialogue. Consider a Supplier forum for your business by engaging with the most significant influencers. More voices are helpful in this case.

#2. Structure in Leadership

Leaders need a framework to guide themselves, their teams, and their organizations. Without structure, decisions feel chaotic, leading to uncertainty. The lack of the evidence of a plan from Washington has many concerned on where we are going. Create a structure that sets the target, outlines the specific priority actions and get the sequence right.

#3. Support & Challenge

The best relationships aren’t just echo chambers. They strike a balance between support and challenge, fostering environments where we feel both heard and stretched. By welcoming alternative viewpoints from those we trust, we can grow stronger, wiser, and more adaptable. I am asking 3 questions: What is concerning you most right now? Where are you sourcing your insight to create knowledge? What is the 1 thing that you can do tomorrow?

This Week’s Theme: Structured Approach to Leading  

My Question To You

Who in your circle do you rely on—not just to listen, but to challenge you when it matters? Nurturing these relationships is one of the greatest investments you can make.