| Hello, my Friend,
This isn’t your normal 3 Question Thursday (3QT).
The world feels heavy and chaotic right now.
Federal troops in cities. People being detained in daylight.
Extreme voices getting louder.
The gap between rich and poor widening.
Gaslighting from politicians, the media shaping our thinking, and now—another government shutdown.
It’s a lot.
And I don’t think I’m alone in feeling that.
But here’s what I know:
When everything feels out of control, the most powerful move we can make is to take ownership—of our thoughts, our energy, our choices, and how we show up.
Regardless of where you fall politically, my hope is this:
That we each show up as our best selves—less blaming, more leading.
When this storm passes (and it will), may we look back proud of how we led with courage, compassion, and integrity.
Not because our “side” won, but because we refused to lose our humanity.
We can’t control everything out there.
But we can control how we love, how we lead, and how we live.
Even when we mess up (and we will), ownership means taking responsibility, making amends, and getting back to what matters.
🎥 TED Talk of the Week
Extreme Ownership | Jocko Willink
I found this talk deeply inspiring—and timely.
It’s a reminder that leadership isn’t about control or perfection—it’s about ownership. My hope is that it sparks something in you too: an even deeper commitment to showing up as the kind of person and leader you most want to be—and the kind this moment needs.
👉 Watch the talk here
Your 3QT Prompts
Now it’s your turn to reflect.
These three questions are here to help you come back to what you can control—your thoughts, your energy, and your actions.
- Where in your life—or in our shared world—can you take a little more ownership right now? What specific action can you take this week to show it?
- When you’re at your best—at home, at work, in your community—what three words describe you? Write them down. Let them guide you when things feel chaotic.
- How’s your energy? Eat. Move. Sleep. We can’t show up as our best selves in a VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) if we’re not well-resourced. When you fuel your body well, move consistently, and rest deeply—everything gets easier. What’s one thing you can do this week to optimize your physical and mental energy?
I’d love to hear what stands out for you.
Hit reply and share one insight or action you’re taking——I always love hearing how these reflections land for you.
Take time to answer these questions. Revisit them often.
Discuss them with your family, friends, and teammates.
Leadership doesn’t require a title. It’s a choice.
As Mother Teresa said, “If each of us would only sweep our own doorstep, the whole world would be clean.”
Taking care of your health, owning your actions, and showing up moment to moment with love and strength—that’s how we sweep.
That’s how we keep the world beautiful.
Lead well. Live well. Keep your porch—and your heart—clean.
With love, courage, and gratitude,
Lori
P.S. In a world that feels loud and divided, reflection is an act of leadership. Keep showing up. Keep choosing presence over panic. And if this message grounded or inspired you, pass it on—you never know who might need it today.
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