Purpose, Productivity & The Places That Shape Us
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it.”
— Howard Thurman
Welcome back to The Leader’s Brew—your Thursday cup of bold questions and quiet clarity.
This week, we’re talking about tough conversations, purposeful pivots, and leadership that starts with service. We’re also looking at financial habits worth forming early—and what it means to become the person you’ve always admired.
Let’s stir up something meaningful.
🔥 What’s Brewing?
🔹 The Right Place for Difficult Conversations
Where you talk matters just as much as what you say. This article explores how space, posture, and intention set the tone for vulnerability and truth.
You landed the opportunity. You showed up. And now your brain is like, “Wait... who let me in here?” 🥹
That’s Impostor Syndrome doing what it does best: lying to you. Spoiler alert: nobody feels 100% ready—not even the people with fancy titles and LinkedIn headshots. Growth feels awkward. Leading feels weird. That’s normal.
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🔹 Maximising Team Productivity While Working Remotely
Remote work isn’t new—but leading remotely is still evolving. Here’s how to get more done, together, from wherever.
“Productivity is a group sport—even across time zones.” - Aspen
🔹 Servant-Leadership from Mother Teresa
What happens when leadership starts with humility, presence, and the needs of others? This is a powerful reminder that quiet strength lasts longest.
“The best leaders wash feet before raising flags.” – The Leader’s Brew
🔹 18 Leaders Share Their Challenges & Solutions
Across industries, leaders are reckoning with rapid change, burnout, and reinvention. The solutions? Creativity, collaboration, and courage.
🐧 Aspen scribbles in a notepad:
“Turns out we’re all figuring it out—one brave choice at a time.”
🍵 Try a New Blend?
🔹 The Purpose Pivot: Should You Quit for Something More Meaningful?
66% of professionals are ready to leave for more purposeful work. If you’re itching to pivot, these push vs. pull factors might help you reflect.
“If you’re not pulled by purpose, you’re pushed by burnout.” - Aspen
🏡 Home Brew Aroma
🔹 Things You Need to Do in Your 30s to Retire Secure
The best retirement plans start with small, steady steps. These 8 ideas are surprisingly doable—and future-you will thank you.
🦉 Professor Perch crunches numbers on a napkin:
“Legacy loves compound interest.”
💬 Let’s Brew Together
👉 Become the Person You’ve Always Wanted to Be
This Diary of a CEO podcast with psychologist and author, Jordan Peterson, is a reminder that we’re all in process—and every small action today shapes the version of you you’ll be proud of tomorrow.
🧭 Final Tasting Notes
☑️ Talk bravely—in the right space
☑️ Build focus with remote intention
☑️ Serve first, lead forever
☑️ Remember: your future self is listening
Next week: Energy, Errors & Unlocking Mental Edge
Until then—stay kind, stay curious, and stay caffeinated.
— The Leader’s Brew Team
(Featuring Professor Perch & Aspen—currently planning a mini-retreat for tough convos and cozy silence.)