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Light on Leadership
Turning life’s lemons into leadership moments.
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Welcome to Light on Leadership! In under two minutes, our newsletter delivers one book recommendation, one leadership action step, and two leadership tips. We know you're busy, so we've designed this content to be both useful and shareable. Enjoy!
What are we reading? Making Hope Happen: Create the Future You Want for Yourself and Others.
- by Shane Lopez
The leaders, mentors, and friends who shape us have a way of looking beyond today’s struggles and painting a vision for what could be. Their hope inspires us—not in a distant, unrealistic way, but in a way that makes us believe in our own future.
As we envision what lies ahead, it’s important to remember two truths. First, hope should never cause us to overlook the opportunities and relationships right in front of us. The best leaders understand that the future is built one present moment at a time—through meaningful conversations, small daily choices, and intentional connections. Second, even with the most detailed planning and preparation, obstacles and detours are inevitable. Success rarely follows a straight line.
What we can control is how we respond. Adversity has a way of testing our resolve, but it also reveals our character. Do we allow setbacks to define us, or do we use them as fuel to grow stronger? Sometimes the simplest acts of resilience carry the greatest impact.
It’s like the old saying: when life throws you lemons, make lemonade. But let’s take it one step further—when someone throws you a lemon, invite them over and share a glass of lemonade. In leadership and in life, hope isn’t just about persevering; it’s about transforming challenges into opportunities for connection, growth, and a brighter tomorrow.
👉 Quick Action Step:
This week, when you face a challenge, pause and ask: How can I turn this obstacle into an opportunity to connect, learn, or encourage someone else?
Purchase this book! https://www.amazon.com/Making-Hope-Happen-Create-Yourself/dp/1451666233
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Two Tips
This short video shares three simple but powerful rules that can transform how we live and lead. Take a moment to watch—and let it spark new hope for what’s possible.
“Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.”
— Sheryl Sandberg
