Practical Magic explores the power of authenticity, trust, and community through the journeys of Sally, Gillian, and the women who support them. This article reflects on leadership lessons from the film, showing why hiding who you are creates fear — and how shared truth and collective support unlock real strength.

The Roses (2025) explores how fear-driven behavior, lack of authenticity, and absence of shared belief destroy connection — even in loving relationships. This article examines leadership lessons from the film, showing why fear creates isolation and why authentic, trust-based leadership is essential for lasting connection and fulfillment.

Silent Night explores the cost of avoiding pain and how resistance multiplies suffering. This article reflects on leadership, grief, and responsibility through the story of the child who survives — revealing why avoiding discomfort doesn’t remove pain, but passes it on to others.

Materialists explores how expectation-driven thinking erodes self-worth, authenticity, and connection. This article examines how falling in love with ideas, metrics, and external standards — rather than people — mirrors fear-based leadership and why true leadership begins with reclaiming inner value beyond comparison.

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery explores leadership through authenticity, purpose, and inner congruence. This article examines how characters respond to crime, temptation, and guilt — revealing why true leadership depends on staying connected to who you are, not just being consistent in what you do.

Zootopia offers powerful leadership lessons through Judy Hopps’ journey against fear-based systems. This article explores how conviction, purpose, and authenticity challenge leadership driven by fear, bias, and control — and why true leadership begins with believing you belong where your purpose calls you.

Now You See Me uses the illusion of magic to explore deeper leadership themes: fear, influence, and truth. This article examines how the film’s characters use spectacle to expose fear-based systems and restore agency—revealing that true leadership isn’t about control, but about helping others see clearly.

Mufasa explores two contrasting leadership styles: the Cycle of Life, represented by Mufasa’s force-based leadership rooted in responsibility and service, and authoritarian leadership driven by fear and control. This article examines the key moments that define each path and what they reveal about sustainable, purpose-driven leadership.

The Fabelmans, Steven Spielberg’s autobiographical film, explores the tension between passion, family expectations, and identity. This article examines how Sammy, his mother Mitzi, his father Burt, and Uncle Boris illustrate the emotional cost of drifting away from who you truly are — and why authentic leadership begins with honoring your deepest force.

Confidential (Black Bag) explores how secrecy, fear, and hidden agendas erode trust — even between two people who love each other. This article examines the leadership lessons behind living in the shadows, showing how fear-based behavior destroys connection and why authenticity, trust, and emotional presence are essential for healthy leadership.

Casper offers surprising leadership lessons through four characters navigating unresolved emotions. This article explores how Casper, Dr. Harvey, Kat, and the Ghostly Trio reveal the cost of avoidance — and why unaddressed past experiences can “haunt” leadership. A reflection on authenticity, healing, and the LeaderNess model for leading with clarity and courage.

Kingdom of Heaven reveals powerful leadership lessons through four contrasting characters — Godfrey, Balian, Guy de Lusignan, and Sibylla. The film highlights how integrity, purpose, empathy, and emotional courage lead to authentic leadership, while fear and ego lead to destruction. A reflection on the inner forces that shape the way we lead.

What happens when privilege and fear lead instead of authenticity and empathy?
In The Morning Show (Season 1), Alex Levy, Mitch Kessler, and Bradley Jackson reveal the cost of fear-driven leadership—and the power of truth, curiosity, and belief to rebuild trust. A compelling reflection on privilege, accountability, and leading with humanity.

“We humans lived for thousands of years. They lived for millions.”

What can dinosaurs teach us about leadership?
In Jurassic World: Dominion, the line “We humans lived for thousands of years. They lived for millions.” reminds us that true leadership begins with perspective, humility, and empathy. This reflection explores how humanity, belief, and compassion—not control—define evolved, purpose-driven leadership.

What does it mean to lead with humanity?
In Awakenings (1990), Robin Williams and Robert De Niro remind us that true leadership isn’t about systems or results—it’s about empathy, courage, and the value of every human life. A powerful reflection on compassion, purpose, and what we had forgotten: the meaning of being alive.

What happens when we escape from pain instead of facing it?
In Sirat (2025), Óliver Laxe transforms a father’s search for his missing daughter into a powerful reflection on disconnection, grief, and the cost of avoiding truth. A meditation on leadership, presence, and how running from suffering distances us from our purpose — and from ourselves.

Leadership can be effective—and still be deeply costly and unhealthy.
The Apprentice (2024) reveals how fear, insecurity, and the hunger for validation can build powerful but destructive leaders. This article explores the cost of fear-based leadership, Roy Cohn’s “rules for power,” and the path toward authentic, force-driven leadership.

What if strength isn’t about standing alone—but learning to lead together?
In Wolfs (starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt), two lone professionals discover that authenticity and partnership, not isolation, unlock their true power. A reflection on connection, vulnerability, and the courage to lead from force—not fear.

What if the greatest risk isn’t making the wrong choice—but never choosing for yourself?
All of You explores how fear, expectations, and silence can shape our lives—and what it takes to reclaim your truth. A powerful reflection on authenticity, self-leadership, and emotional courage.