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🎥 “By all means, move at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.”

That line, dripping in sarcasm from Miranda Priestly, perfectly captures the frustration of dealing with anything unnecessarily slow.
Especially hiring.

We’ve all seen it. Four rounds of interviews, a panel presentation, a surprise “culture fit” call, and then silence for two weeks while decision-makers try to align.

Let’s be real. In today’s job market, your hiring process is your brand.
If it moves at a glacial pace, you are not thrilling candidates. You are losing them.

Great people are not sitting around waiting. They are forming opinions about your leadership, clarity, and internal chaos with every step.

Hiring does not need to be rushed, but it should be intentional and respectful of everyone’s time.
Slow, disorganized processes are not thorough. They are a turnoff.

What is the most absurd delay or unnecessary step you have seen in a hiring process? Share your story in the comments. I am ready for the popcorn. 🍿

“I carried a watermelon.”

One of the most awkward, endearing movie lines ever.
And honestly? I think of it every time I help a new leader step into their role.

Because leadership doesn’t always start with grace and confidence. Sometimes it starts with self-doubt, overexplaining, and hoping nobody notices your sweaty palms.

But you show up anyway.
You carry the watermelon.
You learn the moves.

And eventually, you become the one others look to when they’re just getting started.

That’s the magic of growth.
And that’s what I help leaders and companies do:
Start somewhere.
Learn the steps.
Build something incredible.

(And if we laugh a little awkwardly along the way, even better!)

👉 So tell me:
What was your “I carried a watermelon” moment?
Bonus points if it still makes you cringe a little.

“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” – Jack Welch

Every time I read this quote, it reminds me why I do what I do.

Leadership isn’t about titles or tenure. It’s about impact.

It’s about knowing when to speak up and when to hold space. When to challenge someone, and when to remind them they’re doing just fine.

It’s about growing people, not just businesses.

I’ve seen firsthand how the right kind of leadership can change lives, shift culture, and turn chaos into calm. I’ve also seen the opposite.

If you’re leading people today, here’s your gentle reminder: their growth is part of your job description. (Even if it never made it onto paper.)

💬 What’s the best leadership advice you’ve ever received? I’d love to hear it in the comments.