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I am sitting on a warm Croatian rock, my little brother leaning against me, shoulder to shoulder, each of us with a simple homemade sandwich in hand. Mom and Dad are close by. We’re all gazing at the sunset. It’s a late summer day on the Mediterranean coast of Istria....
Dear Agnes, Lately, I’ve been so caught up in my work deadlines and personal responsibilities that I’ve lost touch with feeling grateful. I know I should appreciate the good in my life—my health, my family, my career—but it feels like I’m always focused on...
There’s a photo of me as Little Ivi, standing on a dock in Croatia, my Nono (grandpa) holding me steady as I point toward something in the distance. I don’t remember what I was pointing at then, but I bet it was the genius of nature.Perhaps a seagull soaring, white...
Blame and accountability may look similar on the surface—both involve naming a problem—but energetically, they couldn’t be more different. One drains you, the other empowers. One keeps you stuck, the other sets you free. Blame is a reflex, a way to offload discomfort...
Dear Agnes, I’ve been told I’m too “soft” as a leader. I care deeply about my team and try to create a positive, collaborative environment, but I often get feedback that I need to be more assertive and direct. Honestly, I feel like if I do that, I’ll...
Dear Agnes, I find myself in a state of unbearable uncertainty. At work, there are layoffs, terminations, and unsettling changes happening all around me. New people are being hired, others are being let go, and I’m stuck in limbo, waiting to see if my position will...
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