WhatLeverage for Leaderstaught me about coaching, leadership, and the discipline of transformation By Leslie Murdock Some accomplishments announce themselves loudly. Others arrive by candlelight. The laptop closes. The second attempt becomes a private initiation. A recalibration happens quietly, without applause, because no one sees the exact moment a person chooses to become more precise. Then
Growth isn’t always visible. Sometimes it’s internal. Sometimes the room hasn’t changed. But you have. Some environments don’t break. They continue. The meetings still happen. The strategy still makes sense. The same conversations, just with less friction than before. On paper, nothing is wrong. And yet, something no longer holds. The Quiet Misalignment This is
Many capable founders quietly assume something about themselves. If I were clearer, this would feel easier. If I were stronger, this wouldn’t drain me. If I were better at leading, I wouldn’t hesitate. But decision fatigue isn’t a character flaw. It’s accumulated structural debt. And the most capable leaders often carry the most of it.
Access to government contracting should not be a mystery, and payment for completed work should never be uncertain. California’s small businesses drive innovation, job creation, and economic resilience across our communities. Ensuring they have meaningful access to public contracting opportunities is essential to building a procurement ecosystem that works for everyone. I’m honored to share
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