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May 10 2026 Sarah Shepard

Go Find Something Bigger Than Your Problems

I took every photo I could at the top of Mont Blanc. Every single one came back looking like a nice mountain. That's a little like saying the Pacific Ocean looked like a lot of water. Accurate. Completely useless. So, I put the phone away and just ...

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May 1 2026 Sarah Shepard

The Label Is Never the Whole Truth

The Label Is Never the Whole Truth A few weeks ago in Giverny, I sat down to a Michelin-star dinner and said yes to the wine pairing before the sommelier finished asking. Not because I was feeling bold. Because I'd made a decision before the trip ...

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April 27 2026 Sarah Shepard

Leading When Your Routine Breaks Down

Everyone deals with physical pain at some point, maybe more than we know. And my hip has essentially staged a workplace revolt against the kind of workouts I've built my entire morning routine around: the early alarm, the hard training session, the ...

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April 20 2026 Sarah Shepard

Thinking Time Is Work That Drives Real Growth

feels calm and intentional, and I can see clearly what matters and where my attention should go. I leave space for the kind of work that requires real thought, the kind that helps me stay ahead instead of constantly catching up. By late morning on ...

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April 13 2026 Sarah Shepard

Are You Driving AI, or Just Along for the Ride?

Let's be honest. Most business leaders think they're using AI. A lot of them aren't. They're passengers.

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