Habits, Humor & Bold Bets
"The most powerful leaders don’t take themselves too seriously—just their impact."
— Us, after our third espresso and a dad joke
Hello again, Brew Fam ☕️
Before we dive into today’s leadership mix, a quick and heartfelt thank you:
To everyone who downloaded, read, and reviewed The Self-Respect Revolution—you’re the fuel behind this movement. 🙌
And if you haven’t had a chance yet… you’ve still got time (but not much ⏳).
Here are two quick ways to grab it while it’s still FREE:
✅ Option 1:
📚 Download on Amazon Kindle – $9.99 → FREE (on promotion from Sept 3 till Sept 7)
👉 Click here to get it on Amazon
PS: Many of you might have found that the promotion hadn't started when you clicked the link from the last newsletter. It's definitely happening now, grab your free copy before Sept 7!
✅ Option 2:
📝 Download via Booksprout – get a free copy in exchange for a review
👉 Join the review campaign here
📅 Ends Sept 23
If you believe leadership starts with self-respect, this book is for you. Let’s keep the revolution brewing.
🔥 What’s Brewing?
🔹 The Bad Habits Slowly Killing Your Productivity
They’re small, sneaky, and surprisingly sticky. This article outlines the micro-habits that drain your time and clarity—and what to do instead.
🔹 Laughter Is a Leadership Superpower
Teams don’t just want strong leaders—they want human ones. Humor builds connection, reduces tension, and makes you more memorable (in the best way).
🔹 Do You Feel Bland and Boring as a Leader?
It happens. The calendar fills up. The spark gets dim. You start sounding like your own out-of-office reply.
If you’ve lost your edge, don’t overcorrect—real charisma starts with clarity. These reads will reignite your presence and get your leadership voice back on track.
⚡️ Reboot your voice and vibe now
🔹 Doug Parker on Leading Airlines (and Turbulence)
From leading through 9/11 to merging giants, former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker shares lessons on resilience, trust, and long-haul thinking.
“Once I recognized the awesome responsibility I had to our employees, I wasn’t about to quit on those people. As a result, we did much bolder, riskier things that turned out well and changed the course of events for all of us.”
- Doug Parker, retired chair and CEO, American Airlines
🔹 Singapore’s Bold Bets for the Future of Asia
What happens when a nation treats leadership like strategy and reinvention like a habit? This feature dives into how Singapore’s digital and economic bets are reshaping what’s next.
🍵 Try a New Blend?
🔹 Why Vacations Don’t Work (And What Actually Does)
A break is nice—but not if you're just bringing your burnout with you. This piece explores how to rest on purpose, not just escape.
🏡 Home Brew Aroma
🔹 The Perks (and the Price) of Leadership – Simon Sinek
In this short but potent clip, Simon Sinek breaks down what leadership costs—and why it’s worth it.
🐧 Aspen watches, quiet for once:
“Perks come and go. Responsibility sticks.”
🧭 Final Tasting Notes
☑️ Audit your tiny habits—they’re shaping your legacy
☑️ Laugh louder. Lead better.
☑️ Don’t wait to feel charismatic—act aligned, and it will follow
☑️ Bold leaders bet on vision, not comfort
☑️ Self-respect isn’t self-indulgence—it’s the start of everything
And remember to grab it while it’s still FREE:
✅ Option 1:
📚 Download on Amazon Kindle – $9.99 → FREE until Sept 7
👉 Click here to get it on Amazon
✅ Option 2:
📝 Download via Booksprout – get a free copy in exchange for a review
👉 Join the review campaign here
📅 Ends Sept 23
Until the next pour—stay bold, stay human, and stay caffeinated.
— The Leader’s Brew Team
(With Professor Perch & Aspen—currently arguing whether napping counts as productivity optimization)