The trails in Switzerland don’t rush you. They invite you — past cowbells, into fir shade, up where the air turns glassy. Somewhere between a ridgeline and a mountain hut, a small yellow sign rewired how I think about work.
Leadership is a journey of trial and error. Over the years, I’ve experimented with countless ideas to make work better for my team. Many didn’t work—and that’s okay. But today, I want to share three things that did. These small adjustments might not seem revolutionary, but they’ve stood the test of time. And they have made a difference.
Have you ever had an idea while you were running? If so, you’re not alone. Like taking a shower or going for a walk, running is one of those activities that stimulate creativity. «The hours we spend on our feet have a way of unlocking ideas that would otherwise be out of reach,» so it says in a text about the «Tracksmith Fellowship». The independent running brand from New England has designed this program to support runners with creative ambitions. But why?