by Emily J. Pitman | Aug 12, 2026 | Coaching, Organizational Leadership, Personal Leadership
When I grew up, Concord was the state capital of our neighboring state — pronounced like “conquered” (KONG-kerd). It was also a historical reference from studying the Revolutionary War (see the Battle of Lexington and Concord). Concord was an everyday kind...
by Emily J. Pitman | Jul 15, 2026 | Coaching, Organizational Leadership, Personal Leadership
We have a cat — Sybil — who has the worst case of FOMO I have ever seen. She will stand at the window of the kitchen door, asking to go outside. And almost as soon as she is let out, she turns her back and begins to look through the window into the kitchen. She...
by Emily J. Pitman | Jun 18, 2026 | Coaching, Goals
We’re halfway through 2026. The calendar has been marked up. Life has happened. Some things you planned for came through exactly as you pictured. Others didn’t. Some goals that felt electric in December feel a little different now — not bad, just...
by Emily J. Pitman | May 6, 2026 | Organizational Leadership, Personal Leadership
There is something deeply satisfying about checking a box. A task completed. A project moved forward. A visible sign that progress is being made. I understand the appeal. Marc and I have been using Zoho Projects to manage our work together. It gives us structure,...
by Emily J. Pitman | Apr 22, 2026 | Coaching, Organizational Leadership, Personal Leadership
What creative process teaches us about leading through uncertainty Here is something most leadership books won’t tell you: clarity is rarely where you start. It’s where you end up — and only if you’re willing to tolerate the mess that comes first. In...
