At Bespoke Compass, we believe that leadership is about much more than strategy—it’s about aligning your identity with your actions and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive.

Candor is a gift. It’s not always easy to give or receive, but it’s essential for building trust, respect, and meaningful relationships. The next time you find yourself in a situation where honesty feels uncomfortable, remember this: the short-term discomfort is far outweighed by the long-term benefits.

Self-awareness empowers leaders to navigate challenges with composure and insight. It helps us recognize when our biases are at play, when our emotions are steering the wheel, and when our assumptions need re-evaluation. This level of awareness doesn’t just benefit us—it ripples outward to our teams, fostering trust, alignment, and engagement.

As leaders, we’re expected to have answers. Our teams, stakeholders, and clients look to us for clarity and direction. This pressure can make us more susceptible to the Narrative Fallacy. We want to believe that our decisions are the sole drivers of success or failure, and we often downplay the role of chance or external variables.

As social primates, we are wired for connection. We thrive on collaboration, shared values, and the sense that we’re part of something bigger than ourselves. So, is LinkedIn a good place to fulfill this need for connection?

It’s not that you hate your business; it’s that you’ve outgrown the role you’re playing in it. You’re a builder, not a maintainer. Recognize that this shift is natural—it doesn’t mean you’ve failed or that the business isn’t worth continuing. It simply means your passions and priorities have evolved.

As leaders and entrepreneurs, every success and every failure ultimately lands at our feet. It’s not the economy, the workforce, or the global supply chain that’s to blame—it’s how we, as leaders, respond to these challenges.

When we take the time to reflect on our beliefs, values, and motivations, we begin to see patterns in our behavior and thought processes. This self-awareness empowers us to make conscious changes that lead to personal growth.

By focusing on self-awareness, collaboration, and personal growth, we empower leadership teams to create a positive ripple effect throughout their organizations.

If you’re struggling with culture in your business, don’t fall into the trap of thinking you can fix it all yourself. Take a step back, seek out objective insights, and invest in the expertise needed to create lasting change.