All Essays
Defend Your Values, At Any Cost
Our values are tested daily—sometimes subtly, sometimes directly. Moral courage isn’t about winning arguments. It’s about alignment between what you believe and how you behave. Standing firm doesn’t mean being confrontational. It means being consistent.
The Hard Truth: How Dialogue Resolves Conflict
Conflict is unavoidable—but it doesn’t have to be destructive. Leaders who listen first, tame their ego, and choose dialogue over domination transform disagreements into opportunities for growth and trust.
Do the Right Thing
Doing the right thing isn’t always easy—or obvious. This essay explores how to align decisions with your values, prepare for the costs, and handle resistance with integrity. You’ll find practical reflection prompts and insights to help you stay the course when it matters most.
The Ethics of Tradeoffs
Ethics lives in the space between competing values. This essay explores why the most principled leaders aren’t perfect—they’re willing to make hard choices with honesty and courage. Every tradeoff reveals what you value. Own the decision.