Mindspire

Career paths shouldn't be lonely roads.

👋 Hiya, world!

Here’s a fun thing about life: just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, it sneaks up behind you, taps you on the shoulder, and asks you a question so simple, but so profound, it flips your brain upside down.

For me, that question was this:

Have you ever had a manager like you?

Cue the internal record scratch. What does that even mean? Was this a trick question? I’m usually the one asking the big, introspective questions, and now here I was, sitting awkwardly with my shoe on the other foot.

As I sat there frozen, my mind spinning in circles, it dawned on me. The way I show up at work isn’t about nailing OKRs, reaching Inbox Zero, or running from meeting to meeting. It’s about people. Specifically, it’s about the growth of the people I lead: not just their professional growth, but their personal growth, too.

I realized something important:

I’m the kind of manager who puts ego aside to help others thrive.

Fueled by this realization, I reached for my old friend: Do More Great Work by Michael Bungay Stanier. If you ever need a career compass and a kick in the pants, this book is it. Rereading it reminded me of the moments in my career when I wasn’t just doing good work, but when I was making the kind of impact that lit me up.

Those were the moments when I helped someone unlock something big in themselves: when I helped them see what they were capable of, often before they could see it on their own. Those moments were my greatest work. And they weren’t accidental. They happened because I showed up with intention, curiosity, and a willingness to invest in others.

So how can I create more of these moments?

The answer is Mindspire, my new adventure to help as many people as possible with their careers. I want to create tons more of those transformative moments and share everything I’m learning along the way.

Stay tuned,

✌️ Kirby