A Day Late, But Right on Time

This newsletter was supposed to hit your inbox yesterday. But instead of rushing it out just to meet a self-imposed deadline, I paused—and watched someone on my team step up in a way that made me rethink how we define leadership.

Jen doesn’t ask for more authority. She just shows up differently: making sharper decisions, anticipating problems, and unblocking the path for others. It isn’t flashy. But it is unmistakable.

It reminds me that leadership isn’t always declared. Sometimes, it just happens.

⚡️Quick Hits

• Netflix’s new boss is a numbers guy. Ted Sarandos is out, and Greg Peters is in. Less Hollywood charm, more operational precision. Sound familiar?

• Apple’s Vision Pro is still struggling to find its ‘why.’ But early adopters are finding niche uses in surgery, architecture, and live sports.

• The job title “Chief AI Officer” is trending on LinkedIn. Still unclear if it’s a role or a placeholder. (Either way, it’s probably a good time to claim your domain name.)

🛠️ Tool/Workflow of the Week

Bonusly

We’ve been using this lightweight recognition tool internally. Simple UX, fun emoji system, and it builds culture in a way Slack shoutouts never quite manage.

📍Use case: Rewarding people not just for delivery—but for how they show up.

🧠 Prompt to Try This Week

Reflect on it. Then decide whether you want to keep it quiet—or step into it fully.

📡 Signal Stack

• Essay: The End of Middle Management (HBR)

• Tweet: “The people you need the most never raise their hands. They just do the work.”

• Podcast: WorkLife with Adam Grant – The Psychology of Hidden Leadership

📬 Takeaway

We spend a lot of time scanning the horizon for big moves, category-defining ideas, and seismic shifts. But most of the real change? It starts with someone quietly stepping up.

I’ll be back on time next week.

Keep looking forward.

– Alejandro