I have an infatuation with studying how successful entrepreneurs rose to the height of their success. I think you will enjoy this one as much as I did. I'd like to introduce to some, maybe reintroduce to others Angelica "Angie" Wandu, the CEO and founder of The Shade Room, where she discusses the origins and tumultuous growth of her multi-million dollar black media empire. Wandu had a difficult childhood in Los Angeles, including the murder of her mother by her father and subsequent years in foster care, which instilled a fierce sense of hustle and resilience that she attributes partly to her Nigerian heritage. This is business case study was so compelling and powerful, I created a course for you... "FROM EVICTED TO MEDIA EMPIRE". Available NOW in CLASSROOM! Share your comments 👇🏽

Starting today, Australia has taken a historic step: children under 16 can no longer access social media — not as guidance, but as a national safety mandate. And the reason is undeniable: - Rising anxiety - Identity and self-worth distortion - Sleep and attention disruption - Early-stage brain development concerns - A generation struggling to self-regulate under constant digital stimulation Whether you support the move or not, one truth stands out: When a nation decides the cost of inaction is too high, leaders should pay attention. Because this conversation isn’t really about kids at all. It’s about future leaders. It’s about mental bandwidth, focus, decision-making capacity, and emotional resilience — the same areas many adults are trying to rebuild after years of burnout, digital overload, and performance pressure. Here’s the more uncomfortable truth: Whatever children normalize now becomes the operating system of tomorrow’s workforce. So if Australia is restricting social media to protect the developing mind, we as leaders must ask: What should we be re-evaluating to protect the performing mind? 💬 WHAT’S YOUR VIEW — Leaders, weigh in: Do you believe more countries will follow Australia’s lead? And who should set these boundaries — parents, governments, or both? This is a conversation every leader should participate in.

This week, I’m starting simple: I’m grateful for each of you and the relationships we possess and truly just to be here. Not for the titles. Not for the wins. For breath. For another chance to share space with you and learn. For the gift of today. In a world obsessed with “what’s next,” gratitude brings us back to what’s now. In the comments, share ONE thing you’re grateful for that money can’t buy. Let’s fill this space with thankfulness this week!