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The Ship of Theseus (and the Leader You're Becoming)
Last week, a leader I’d coached reached out to me on LinkedIn. She’d been part of an intensive leadership program last October and had been revisiting her development plan. “A year has passed, and I haven’t held myself accountable to my goals,” she admitted. “I wrote a note to myself— remember the Ship of Theseus —but now I can’t quite recall the story. Can you please remind me?” The program she mentioned was an annual highlight for many years. Along with the intensive in-per
Kira Sloop
Oct 282 min read


The Audacity of Dahlias
A reflection on courage, blooming boldly, and leadership in full color Yesterday, I found myself lingering at the edge of my neighbor’s...
Kira Sloop
Sep 42 min read


When the tennis ball bites back
Yesterday, while walking Rigby along our usual trail, I was scanning the treetops for signs of bears. We’d seen one in that very spot the...
Kira Sloop
Aug 212 min read


Leadership on Two Wheels
Ross and I recently returned from what may be the best vacation we’ve ever taken: a cycling trip along the Danube River. Before this...
Kira Sloop
Aug 182 min read


A Belated Love Letter to Asheville
There’s a particular kind of morning light that takes my breath away. This morning, I saw the soft gold pouring over the park where Ross...
Kira Sloop
Jul 162 min read


Leadership Lessons from the Women of Arcane
While Arcane is visually stunning and dramatically gripping with an eclectic soundtrack, what has stayed with me is the nuanced...
Kira Sloop
Jul 82 min read
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