The ability that has always come naturally to me is connecting with people, quickly and genuinely.
People can tell when you’re not real. And they also know when you are.
Because of that, leaders open up about what’s really going on, and teams are honest about where things are breaking. Not the polished version, the real version.
That connection is what allows me to see where things are off, align people around what matters, and actually move the business forward.
At the end of the day, execution doesn’t break because people aren’t capable. It breaks because people aren’t aligned, and you can’t fix alignment without trust.
That’s where I’m at my best.