I’ve been thinking a lot about the invisible.

The forces that hold leaders back.

Not external competition.

Not economic uncertainty.

But the unseen emotional ties — the relationships we protect at the cost of our growth.

This week’s conversation with Tony Chatman lit a fire.

He reminded me that sometimes, the biggest obstacle to your next breakthrough…

is the very person cheering you on at your last one.

In this ThinkLetter, three truths will surface: