self-mastery

10
Mar
Queering The Way: A Virtue Ethics for the Margins

Queering The Way: A Virtue Ethics for the Margins

It’s just a jump to the left… and then a step to return.
7 min read
16
Feb
Novelty Without Prejudice

Novelty Without Prejudice

A poem about open-minded attention in an age of distraction and grievance.
1 min read
01
Feb
What Do You Stand For, and How Would You Know?

What Do You Stand For, and How Would You Know?

If you don’t have a clearly defined purpose, how will you know if your choices are moving you in the right direction?
4 min read
20
Jan
Disillusioned with the World, or Finally Seeing It Clearly? What That Demands of Humane Leadership Now.

Disillusioned with the World, or Finally Seeing It Clearly? What That Demands of Humane Leadership Now.

When social myths collapse, you can go numb or get specific about what you stand for, and learn to lead without dehumanizing others.
11 min read
30
Dec
Why 2026 Doesn’t Need to Be “Your Year”

Why 2026 Doesn’t Need to Be “Your Year”

How to lead with queer integrity without hype, hustle, or being sold someone else’s certainty.
3 min read
18
Sep
How Blame Erodes Connection and Trust, While Responsibility Strengthens It.

How Blame Erodes Connection and Trust, While Responsibility Strengthens It.

Rethinking blame and personal responsibility in leadership and life—Part 2.
4 min read
29
Jul
What Happens When You Shout at the World and It Shouts Back?

What Happens When You Shout at the World and It Shouts Back?

The more you lead with anger, the more resistance you create. What’s the outcome you want?
3 min read
24
Jul
Not Knowing Is Everything

Not Knowing Is Everything

Simple and easy are the nemesis of critical thinking and personal responsibility.
2 min read
03
Jul
Do Your Work, Then Step Back: Taoist Wisdom for Sustainable Leadership

Do Your Work, Then Step Back: Taoist Wisdom for Sustainable Leadership

For LGBTQ+ leaders who want to make a difference without burning out in the process.
5 min read
15
May
The Most Courageous Queer Leaders Do This One Thing

The Most Courageous Queer Leaders Do This One Thing

Why Integrity Isn’t Just About Honesty or Moral Principles—It’s About Who You Are.
3 min read