Lead With Love
Ten years ago this week, my father died unexpectedly. Grief taught me something I carry every day: behind the scenes, we are all struggling with something. Loss, worry, anxiety, fear... it doesn’t always show, but it’s there.
As an empath, the division in our world feels especially heavy right now. Another school shooting. Subway murders. Wars. Headlines full of loss. Constant division. Charlie Kirk’s murder. I asked my oldest son how he was doing the other night, and his response was simple and honest: “It just sucks, Mom. Everything going on in the world ...just sucks.”
And he’s right. It does.
But here’s what I know - love still guides us. My grandmother’s letter to my son said it best: “Be who you came to be. Love will guide you.”
When we lead with love, something powerful happens:
The front part of our brain (creativity, problem-solving, optimism) lights up. The back part of our brain (fear, survival mode) quiets down. Our perspective shifts from what divides us to what connects us.
This week’s challenge: Lead with love.
Here are 3 simple ways to do it:
Pause before reacting. Ask, “What would love say here?”
See the human first. Whether it’s family, a colleague, or a stranger ...look for common ground, not differences.
Choose gratitude daily. Focus on who and what you love - it rewires your brain for empathy, resilience, and joy.
Be who you came to be. Lead with love. Love will guide you.
I’m hitting the road and would love to see you! My Be Who You Came to Be book tour is bringing live events, Q&A sessions, and some serious inspiration straight to your city. First stop...Chicago!
Check the dates, grab your spot, and let’s talk about becoming the person you were meant to be—together.
