Why Great Leaders Break the Rules (and the 9-5)
"If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."
— Tony Robbins
Welcome back to The Leader's Brew!
This week, we’re stirring up the kind of hard truths that lead to better breakthroughs: why growth hurts (in a good way). With a little help from robots, Indira Gandhi, and three very powerful words—this week’s blend is bold and worth the sip.
🔥 What’s Brewing?
🔹 Why Being Uncomfortable Is a Leadership Superpower
Turns out discomfort isn’t a sign you’re off-track—it might mean you’re finally leading right. Learn why tension builds better leaders, and how to use it to grow without burning out.
🔹 Is Your 9-5 Slowly Draining Your Team?
Outdated schedules, overbooked calendars, and clock-based culture are quietly killing creativity. It’s time to rethink performance from the ground up.
Are You Reaching Your Team’s Real Potential?
If you’ve ever felt like your team could do more but something’s in the way, this might be your sign. The best leaders remove friction, rework tired systems, and ask honest questions (even the uncomfortable ones).
⚡️ Spot hidden systems that limit you and your team’s performance now
🔹 What Indira Gandhi Can Teach You About Decision-Making Under Fire
A bold leader. Big risks. Tough calls. This piece unpacks how Gandhi led with intensity, clarity, and deep resilience.
“My grandfather once told me that there are two kinds of people: those who work and those who talk. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition.” – Indira Gandhi
🔹 Amazon Now Uses More Robots Than Humans in Warehouses
The future is here—and it’s half-human, half-machine. But what does that mean for leadership, empathy, and the workplace of tomorrow?
🍵 Try a New Blend?
🔹 These 5 Habits Might Be Wrecking Your Interview Game
You’ve got the skills—but these sneaky habits might be sabotaging your success. Fix them before your next big moment.
“Less rambling. More rising.” - Aspen
🏡 Home Brew Aroma
🔹 3 Words That Make You a Better Listener (and Leader)
Want to build trust? These three words will radically change how people respond to you—and how you lead at home and work.
💬 Let’s Brew Together
What’s a leadership habit you had to unlearn?
Hit reply and share—we might feature your wisdom in the next issue.
🧭 Final Tasting Notes
☑️ Get comfortable being uncomfortable
☑️ Ditch outdated work norms
☑️ Ask better questions, not just give better answers
☑️ Lead through empathy—even in tech
☑️ Listen like it’s your legacy
Until the next pour—stay bold, stay human, and stay caffeinated.
— The Leader’s Brew Team
(With Professor Perch & Aspen—currently arguing whether “systems thinking” counts as a personality type)