Team, as you know, I have committed to reading a new book every 10 days this year. My latest read, "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius, reminded me of something every leader eventually learns the hard way:

Perception is power.

Not because it changes facts, but because it shapes meaning. How we interpret interactions with others, resistance, silence, criticism, or moments in our lives determines whether we grow or retreat.

Even more powerful is the realization that our perception of how the world sees us often becomes the lens through which we lead. While we do not control our outcomes, we do control interpretation.

Take care, and have a productive week.