Maybe your glass is a new relationship. Maybe it’s a startup that hasn't launched. Maybe it’s your sobriety.

And when I finally set it down— When the frame is built and the window is in— I will finally see the sky clearly. Not through the cracks. But whole. Title: Stop Running: Why Leadership Means "Carrying The Glass"

Walk away from the shards. You don't have to carry those, too. Title: The Glazier's Walk

But I picked it up again. Because you don’t get to the other side of the wind by staying seated.

In high-performance environments, we glorify the ability to "carry heavy loads." We reward the people who can take on 50 tasks, manage three crises, and still smile on the Zoom call.

Because a window doesn't weigh a thing. It just shows you the world.

"You see this? (gestures to glass) It’s a window that isn't installed yet. Right now? It’s a liability.