Big-company leaders can struggle in lean, fast-moving biotech environments—not because they lack skill, but because they bring the wrong habits. Here's how to help them recalibrate and succeed.

Loyalty feels like a virtue. But in biopharma, loyalty without leverage can hold you back. In this article, originally published in BioSpace, I share a simple framework to help leaders know when loyalty is serving them—and when it’s putting their careers at risk.

After a layoff, what leaders say—or don’t say—matters. This post breaks down how to handle the moment after the announcement, when teams are watching closely.

These three tools transformed how I use time in the air—from restless hours to some of my best thinking.

Most leaders try to avoid office politics. The best ones learn to work within them—without selling out or staying stuck. This post shares a practical AI-powered prompt to help you reflect and respond strategically.

Why do smart biotech teams keep circling the same decisions? It’s not indecision—it’s misalignment. This article introduces the Confidence Threshold: a simple, powerful tool to help your team decide with clarity under pressure.

Most leadership failures don’t look like disasters—they look like things we’ve decided to live with. This post explores why “sorta works” quietly drains momentum, and what it really takes to stop accommodating friction and start leading through it.

Most leaders don’t struggle with decisions—they struggle with knowing when they’re ready. Here’s how to move forward with clarity, not perfection.

Too often, coaching comes when things are already unraveling. This article shows why smart leaders advocate for coaching early—before burnout, bottlenecks, or trust issues take root.

Executive hiring in biotech isn’t just about fit—it’s about trajectory. The most common mistake? Choosing who you know instead of who you need.

As biotech companies move into the clinic, senior R&D leaders often feel sidelined. This post explores how to stay relevant, strategic, and essential as your role evolves.

When feedback feels unfair, curiosity—not defensiveness—is your strongest move. Here’s how to lead through it.

Most leaders prep for high-stakes meetings by focusing on what to say. Great leaders start with a different question—one that shapes everything: the message, the moment, and the outcome.

Most leaders don’t lack drive—they lack momentum. This post breaks down a simple, science-backed habit that helps you turn progress into sustainable leadership performance.

You don’t need a perfect answer—just a confident one. This post gives you simple, strategic language to lead the moment when you’re put on the spot.

Some of the most powerful leadership moments don’t happen in 1:1s—they happen in the conversations your team wasn’t meant to hear. Learn how indirect reinforcement and everyday sponsorship can quietly accelerate development and reshape belief.