Chair Notes

The inner work behind confident leadership

Insights on quieting your inner critic, trusting your judgment, and navigating high-stakes decisions and conversations.

Lala Sorenson Lala Sorenson

Fault Line #2: What Do You Do When Plan A Explodes?

Once the explosion occurred, the original mission was no longer possible. Instead of trying to rescue Plan A, the astronauts and Mission Control accepted the new reality and aligned every decision with a new objective: bringing the crew home safely.

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Fault Line #1: Hidden Constraints

Every two weeks, I'll explore observations from engineering, coaching, leadership, and life. Together, we'll examine the assumptions and hidden constraints that influence how we make decisions, navigate uncertainty, and trust ourselves.

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Alignment Lala Sorenson Alignment Lala Sorenson

Energetic Leadership Index (ELI)

As an engineer, I naturally analyze everything. Numbers help me make sense of the world. One of the reasons I connected so strongly with the ELI is that it gave me a framework—and yes, even data—to better understand what I was experiencing internally.

The sweeper truck didn't change that night.

I did.

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