What worked yesterday may not be what tomorrow requires. Many leaders don't struggle because they lack knowledge. They struggle because they stop evaluating the methods that once made them successful. This week's issue of The Collective explores why leadership growth requires us to learn, unlearn, and relearn. What tradition have you accepted without questioning? Read tomorrow's issue!

Quick Question: What is one area of your life or leadership that needs intentional growth right now? Most people know where they need to grow. Few have a plan to get there. That's why I'm hosting the Growth By Design Mastermind beginning next Saturday. 📅 June 13th & June 20th - Two Virtual Sessons ⏰ 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM ET 💲 $97 Comment below with one area you're focusing on this year. 🔗 Registration Link

Here are some Friday AM pressure questions for leaders and upcoming leaders: 👉 What are you still carrying that should be developed in others? 👉 What are you not doing now that proves you’re not ready? 👉 Where are you inconsistent in leading yourself?

Leadership does not always happen in conference rooms. Sometimes the most impactful conversations happen after hours, in the right environment, around the right people. That is the vision behind: THE COLLECTIVE SOCIAL An After-Hours Leadership & Networking Experience This will be an intentional space for: • meaningful connections • powerful conversations • collaboration across industries and experiences • leaders who want to grow, build, and create impact No fluff. No surface-level networking. Just authentic leadership conversations and relationship building with purpose-driven professionals. Save the Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 6:00 PM Private Venue More details coming soon. Check back here for additional information!

Inside the Progressive Leadership Community, we talk often about growth, accountability, and leadership development. One of the hardest balances in leadership is this: How do you hold people to a high standard while still leading with empathy? Some leaders push hard but forget people are human. Others care deeply about people but avoid difficult conversations to keep the peace. Neither approach creates healthy leadership long term. What is your approach? Share and leave a comment.