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If you live in Chicagoland, you probably didn’t need ESPN to tell you what today’s topic of conversation would be. It was happening at school drop-off, in Slack threads, over coffee, and around the office water cooler: “Did you see the Bears game?!” And while most people were talking about the score, I was doing what I’ve done for over 30 years  — watching leadership dynamics unfold in real time. Sports have always been one of my favorite mirrors for leadership. The stakes ar

In December, the Texas A&M Aggies  delivered one of the most compelling leadership stories of the year—on the volleyball court. Entering the NCAA tournament as underdogs, Texas A&M faced a steep path. Their journey included a statement-making upset of the undefeated Nebraska Cornhuskers , a win that ended Nebraska’s perfect season and propelled Texas A&M into the Final Four. From there, the Aggies continued their momentum and sealed the deal with a decisive national champions

With Season 5 of Stranger Things  finally dropping, I found myself cuddled up on the couch with my family over Thanksgiving, soaking in every moment. And while I won’t share any spoilers here, I will  share this: the show reminded me once again how much everyday life — even a cozy holiday binge-watch — can teach us about leadership. Leadership lessons don’t just show up in boardrooms or books; they show up in our living rooms, our communities, and the stories we connect with.

I know — you probably didn’t expect Bad Bunny and leadership in the same sentence. But hear me out. After studying leadership for over 20 years, I can’t help but find lessons everywhere — at work, in parenting, in traffic, even in pop culture. My brain just connects the dots between everyday life and the way we lead people. And as someone who proudly grew up in a Puerto Rican neighborhood of Chicago — though I’m not from the island, my people are 🇵🇷 — I pay close attention

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