There is so much competing for our attention right now. That’s not news to you. But I am intentionally looking for the glimmers of what delights, moves, and challenges me while staying connected to what is happening. It’s a dance for sure. And a needed practice right now. Not to bypass but to build capacity and connection. Check out these reads and watches that caught my eye this week.
Austin Kleon ‘s fledging reference had me in my feelings. My firstborn is in her own fledging season as she wraps up high school and…Oof. Who else is feeling this?
This essay by Rebecca Woolf is an important read. Pay attention to what it stirs in you and then keep reflecting on it.
Shae O. is one of my favorite thinkers right now, and I learn so much reading her words and following her concerns and curiosities about learning, AI, and leading in this wild timeline. Heed her wisdom in this post!
‘Unprecedented’ global effort gives new name to polycystic ovary syndrome – and new hope to millions of women, The Guardian, May 12, 2026
‘After more than a decade of global consultation, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) – a condition that affects one in eight women – has been renamed.
The hormonal disorder, estimated to affect 170 million women worldwide, will now be known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS).’
This name change is significant and hopefully will help more women get the support they need for this often debilitating syndrome that can exacerbate mental health struggles, disordered eating, and more.
San Diego’s Sleep-Friendly Nightlife Is Here, San Diego Magazine, May 4,. 2026
‘Earlier is a dance party for older adults who want a club experience without the sleep-deprived, hungover physical toll. Running 6:30 to 10 p.m., attendees get home at a reasonable hour for a full night’s sleep.’
Clearly, I am not the only one wanting a gathering like this. I can’t wait to check one out.
I belly-laughed when Brené Brown, PhD, spoke about how she and her husband differ on how they make decisions and what trusting your gut means to each of them. My husband just shakes his head and makes sure I am trying things out instead of making up my mind for both of us.
Universities across the United States are rapidly expanding programs designed specifically for autistic students. As my daughter heads to college, the advocacy needed has shifted, and I am cautiously encouraged.
Baseball season is underway, and this clip brought me some visceral delight. I respect a scrappy clap-back move.
I love this story! Baby did not let her movie be put in a corner!
I have been doing this approach lately for social gatherings, and it’s surprisingly delightful! I still plan some things out, but for someone who schedules EVERYTHING, this kind of spontaneity feels soul-giving.
Thanks for reading! Get ready for Friday's Unburdened Leader drop — this one has been on my mind since we recorded our conversation Nilofer Merchant — author of The Power of Onlyness and Our Best Work — is one of those thinkers whose work I return to again and again. Getting to talk with her about the norms limiting how we lead and work, and the hope she holds for what is possible, was a genuine honor. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. You do not want to miss this one.
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