November reflections
A small collection of the moments and lessons from this month.
November brought three quiet truths into focus.
The weight that lingers after difficult moments.
And the way unspoken conversations grow louder the longer we wait.
The tension between values and influence.
If you missed any of these reflections, here they are gathered gently in one place.
The heaviness that lingers after a tough moment is a call for repair
A reflection on the silence that follows conflict, the distance that small tensions create, and the simple human gestures that help us return to one another. This piece looks at the quiet skill of repairing relationships, especially in remote work where those small moments often vanish.
Read here:
https://newsletter.ashokmohan.com/p/you-know-that-strange-heaviness-that
Hard conversations do not get lighter when we avoid them
A meditation on avoidance, pressure and the inner noise that grows when something important is left unsaid. This piece offers a gentler way to approach difficult conversations by focusing less on perfect delivery and more on mutual understanding.
Read here:
https://newsletter.ashokmohan.com/p/some-conversations-do-not-get-lighter
Every leader hits this wall when what feels true for them clashes with what the system expects
A look at the inner conflict leaders face when integrity pulls one way and pressure pulls another. This note explores how standing in your truth is not enough unless others can hear it, and how influence begins with understanding where people are.
Read here:
https://newsletter.ashokmohan.com/p/every-leader-hits-this-wall-when
Thank you for reading along this month.
Thank you for giving your attention to these quiet reflections.
I hope something here helps you pause, breathe and return to what matters.
Warmly
Ashok