# Leadership

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Chautauquas: Communicate Like You Give a Damn

Jun 9, 2025

Why email is a terrible way to communicate, why clarity matters, and why you should still pick up the phone if you want to lead. A chautauqua on leadership and communication from Apple Spice’s front lines.

What Feels True: The Fall, The Wire, and the Power of Integrity

Jun 9, 2025

How The Fall and The Wire reveal the danger of performative goodness — and why integrity, small acts of care, and living with a clean feeling matter more than appearances.

How I’m Approaching the New Baseball Season (And What I’ll Tell My Players on Day 1)

Jun 6, 2025

How I’m approaching the fall baseball season — and what I’ll tell my players on Day 1. Teaching effort, mindset, accountability, emotional discipline, and how to handle failure with resilience.

Addition by Subtraction in Sales: How Saying No Helped Us Grow

May 2, 2025

We didn’t grow our catering sales by doing more—we grew by doing less. Here’s how saying no to small custom orders helped us focus, streamline, and finally hit our revenue goals in 2025.

How to Motivate Your Team When the Results Aren’t There Yet

Apr 5, 2025

Struggling to keep your team motivated when the numbers aren't showing up? Learn how celebrating small wins and focusing on process can build long-term momentum.

Less is More: Leadership Lessons from Musicians

Feb 21, 2025

Great leaders, like great musicians, know the power of listening, harmony, and simplicity. Learn how to create space for others and lead with impact.