September Is the Last Opportunity to Reset (Before Q4 Begins)
September marks a turning point: the harvest season in nature and the final chance for leaders to reset before Q4 takes over. This edition invites you to pause before the sprint begins and ask: what’s worth harvesting, and what’s ready to be composted?

We explore how to notice stuck energy in your team, let go of outdated patterns without blame, and re-align before year-end demands lock you in. You’ll find practical reset practices—like running a light summer debrief, redefining delegation, and auditing team rhythms—to clear space for what really matters in Q4.

Think of it as tending your leadership garden: celebrate the growth, release what no longer serves, and create the conditions for your team to carry energy, clarity, and focus into the final sprint of the year.

Your Team Feels It, Even If They’re Not Naming It
Summer isn’t just a slower season—it’s a transitional zone where unseen dynamics in your team come to the surface. In this edition, we explore what’s really driving performance beneath the surface, from trust and psychological safety to energy, tension, and unspoken dynamics that shape results far more than task lists or KPIs.

You’ll learn how to spot the invisible “iceberg” layers of team performance, build resilience with Barbara Fredrickson’s Broaden-and-Build Theory, and strengthen trust using Gottman’s concept of the Emotional Bank Account. We also share practices for making more “deposits” into your team’s culture, so positivity becomes fuel for performance instead of an afterthought.

August may feel light, but it’s the perfect moment to reset what’s draining your team and embed rituals that create safety, trust, and connection before Q4 intensity begins.

Summer is more than a season—it’s a rhythm. Yet most organizations ignore it, pushing teams into linear productivity models that equate busyness with success. The result? Missed creative potential in June, and burnout by September.

This edition explores how to lead in sync with summer’s expansive energy—using rhythm, trust, and timing instead of rigid control. You’ll learn why rest precedes renewal, why flexibility unlocks creativity, and how aligning strategy with the seasons can prevent the cycle of overwork and exhaustion.

Summer isn’t a leadership gap—it’s a leadership opportunity. When you design for the season, you build teams that are more resilient, connected, and innovative—ready to flourish now and set the tone for Q3 and beyond.

Leadership Stagnation: Sophia’s Story
What happens when a high-performing leader suddenly finds herself buried in details, micromanaging every task, and watching her once-creative team lose motivation?

This edition tells the story of Sophia, a senior manager at a fast-growing startup who hit the wall of leadership stagnation. Deadlines slipped, energy drained, and her team stopped owning their work. Instead of blaming them, she took responsibility—resetting her leadership with small but powerful shifts.

Using practical tools from The Leadership Reset Workbook, Sophia moved from burnout and micromanagement to clarity, trust, and renewed team energy. Her story is a reminder that stagnation isn’t permanent—it’s a signal to pause, reset, and lead differently.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unable to delegate, this issue offers both inspiration and practical resources to help you step back into your true role as a leader.

Rest as the Ground for Transformation
Spring is here—and while nature is blooming, many leaders and teams are running on empty. Instead of feeling energized, they’re pushing forward on depleted ground. Why? Because the pause that makes growth possible—the “winter rest”—never happened.

This edition explores the uncomfortable truth: transformation doesn’t come from effort alone. It comes from rest. Without stillness, reflection, and recovery, we’re not truly transforming—we’re just rearranging old patterns with tired hands.

Drawing on nature’s rhythms, we unpack why rest is not a luxury but a prerequisite for sustainable growth. From restoring imagination to metabolizing change, rest creates the conditions for teams and organizations to evolve rather than burn out.

If you’re trying to lead transformation without first creating space for restoration, this issue offers a fresh lens—and an invitation to pause, root, and prepare the ground before you ask yourself (or others) to bloom.

Leadership Lessons from Running a Marathon
What does training for a marathon in just five weeks have to do with leading sustainable teams? More than you might think.

In this edition, Zuzanna shares the story of how she went from zero marathon experience to crossing the finish line—with no injuries and a smile—by applying the same principles she teaches leaders: pace yourself, manage resources wisely, and stay anchored in your “why.”

From setting realistic goals to building the right support system, the parallels between marathon training and leadership are striking. And just like in sport, conscious rest and intentional preparation are what make bold risks and real progress possible.

This issue is an invitation to reflect: how do you and your team balance ambition with sustainability? And are you setting the right conditions to run the long race of leadership—without burning out before the finish line?

Less is More: What to Keep, What to Let Go
This issue is all about renewal. As we move from winter into spring, it’s the perfect moment to declutter old leadership habits and make space for growth. We highlight three practices leaders should leave behind, share lessons from women in leadership on how to simplify and strengthen communication, and offer simple steps to re-energize your team without adding more to their plate. You’ll also find a curated list of reads on women in leadership, diversity, and why conflict can be one of your greatest tools for innovation.

How Will You Lead Your Team to Thrive in 2025?
The start of a new year always feels like momentum—fresh strategies, ambitious goals, and renewed energy. But nature reminds us: January is still winter. Growth starts underground, in the roots, before it ever shows above the surface. This issue is a reminder to pace yourself, plan intentionally, and focus on creating the conditions your team needs to thrive in the long run.

Inside, we share reflections on why sustainable leadership means not sprinting in January, how to nurture your team’s “roots” of trust and safety, and why rest is just as vital to progress as productivity. You’ll also find guiding questions for shaping culture in 2025 and curated resources—from systemic planning to communication, leadership trends, and workplace challenges—to help you prepare wisely for the year ahead.