On the Edge of What’s Next

Somewhere in 2024, I was officially diagnosed with ADHD.

I’m not sure if I’ve ever said that out loud here — but naming it matters. Not because it changed who I am, but because it finally explained how I move through the world.

Impulsivity.
A deep desire for momentum.
An almost physical discomfort with stagnation.
A pull toward instant gratification — not out of immaturity, but out of urgency.

These traits haven’t disappeared with age. And honestly? I don’t want them to.

What I’ve learned is that many of the qualities I once tried to suppress are the very things that fuel my leadership, creativity, and vision. ADHD isn’t something I’m “working around” — it’s something I’m learning to work with. And that shift alone has been critical to my growth.

How Leaders on Edge Began

This year, Leaders on Edge started as a blog. Nothing more than a space to tell the truth — about leadership, about healthcare, about the moments that shape us both professionally and personally.

Stories from the field.
Lessons learned the hard way.
Reflections I wish someone had shared with me earlier.

As the year unfolded — and as both personal and professional shifts reshaped my world — Leaders on Edge began to evolve. What started as storytelling became something deeper: a philosophy.

I’ve said this many times, and I’ll keep saying it:

Compliance metrics and people are not mutually exclusive.

In healthcare, we tend to treat three essential elements as if they compete with one another:

• Compliance

• People

• Financial sustainability

But the truth is — all three must coexist to form a healthy, functioning agency.

And yet, the people piece is the one most often overlooked.

When that happens, the impact doesn’t stop with staff morale. It ripples outward — affecting patient care, outcomes, culture, and ultimately the very metrics organizations claim to value most.

I believe in a world where all three are in balance.
That belief is what has catapulted Leaders on Edge into what it is becoming.

Roots. Edge. And the Reality of Time

Now, back to the ADHD — because it’s relevant here.

I’m currently in the midst of building a comprehensive online course centered on my Roots & Edge leadership framework. It’s deep, reflective, and designed for leaders who want more than surface-level tactics.

But I also have:

• A full-time leadership role

• A full-time family

• And a very real human capacity

Progress hasn’t moved as fast as my impatience would like.

And instead of forcing something unfinished into the world, I chose a different path.

I’m preparing a mini-course — one that focuses on three core focal points of Roots & Edge. Something intentional. Accessible. Grounded. A place to begin, not a shortcut to the finish line.

That decision, in itself, is leadership growth.

This Year Was Hard. And It Was Good.

2025 stretched me.

It challenged my assumptions.
It tested my patience.
It required me to slow down in ways that felt deeply uncomfortable.

And it also clarified my purpose.

When I look ahead, I see possibility — not because everything is perfect, but because the vision is clearer than it’s ever been.

I believe this with my whole being:

You do not need to sacrifice compliance to maintain relationships.
You do not need to sacrifice financial health to retain good people.
And metrics alone will never tell the full story.

Numbers are meaningless without the humans producing them.

Stepping Into 2026

In this coming year, you’ll see more of me — in different capacities, through different platforms, and with deeper intention.

My goal isn’t visibility for visibility’s sake.
It’s impact.

If I can help leaders avoid even a fraction of the pain I experienced on the way to growth — then every hard moment becomes worth it.

This isn’t about having it all at once.
It’s about building something sustainable, human, and real.

And that’s exactly what I’m bringing with me into 2026.