So, here I am, just hit a milestone birthday, but instead of verbally ribbing me about the number, my wife decided to celebrate with Yeti’s. Not just any mugs, mind you. Yeti’s adorned with my own face over the years, because if you can't laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at? It made for quite a few chuckles on my b-day vaca walking around (along with our friends) drinking out of my "eras."
Reflecting on this milestone, I couldn't help but draw parallels to leading a team. Hear me out: just like my face on those mugs, leadership sometimes means putting yourself out there, even if it feels a bit ridiculous. You have to embrace the quirks and imperfections because they're what make you unique. Plus, who wouldn't want to start their day with a sip of coffee and a laugh?
Here's to embracing the journey, wrinkles, laugh lines, and all. Because whether you're leading a team or just trying to survive another year, a good sense of humor goes a long way. Cheers to the next decade of adventures, mishaps, and hopefully fewer embarrassing mugs!