Milestone Unlocked: Manuscript Sent! Last week, I hit send on my book manuscript, kicking it over to the designer for the final polish. A book’s never truly “done” (I’m on version four of Work Well. Play More!), but it’s officially in the formatting pipeline! Here’s what’s next: cover design, uploading to Amazon, launch team building, marketing strategy, and preparing Reclaim Your Workday Live for teams that want hands-on guidance while reading. Walking-Talkie: From a birthday stroll with my...

Ah, the culture buzz! I’ve packed in three live music events and a play in the past two weeks. The highlight? Front row for John Moreland—just me and 38 others in a converted church in Durham after his Asheville performance was canceled. My heart goes out to everyone in the surrounding areas, including Florida, recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. On the RaderCo front… Huge thanks to everyone who voted for my next book title! After a 3-way tie and two more discussions with...

My heart is heavy this week. It’s not my usual vibe here, but with the devastation in my fave city, Asheville, NC, and throughout the South, it’s hard to stay upbeat. If you want to help, consider donating to the Red Cross or a vetted local organization. PLAY Agency Director Kaitlyn Pearson's Testimonial Before that, I had a fun time as the opening and closing keynote speaker for the Association for Home and Hospice Care of North Carolina. The 2.5-day event kicked off with a DJ and rooftop...