the friendship massacre happening with our day ones

you cannot outrun the devastating friction of your own evolution.

Jul 14 • maya watson

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i had to walk away from millions to save my life

an essay from my body to yours.

Jul 7 • maya watson

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June 2026

hurry up and get to Cannes so you can realize it's not what it looks like

i spent thousands to be in a room that left me humiliated.

Jun 29 • maya watson

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i'm so tired of being disappointed

i'm used to being disappointed by the world. I didn't expect to be this disappointed following God.

Jun 22 • maya watson

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February 2026

you're not crazy. the war on Sinners is real.

what visionaries needs to know about the warfare that accompanies every great work

Feb 25 • maya watson

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you're not crazy. you're just early.

the most dangerous thing you can do as a visionary leader is need everyone to get it.

Feb 23 • maya watson

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dear Maya: my CEO is in the Epstein files

welcome to dear Maya, where I answer real questions from real employees navigating the mess of modern work.

Feb 5 • maya watson

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January 2026

5 Things to Do As a Leader When the News Becomes Unbearable

might as well start calling this the leading through chaos series because...

Jan 30 • maya watson

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I'm Sorry You Had to Lay People Off. Now Here's What to Say (That Your Company Doesn't Want You To)

if you're a people leader who cares about people, tries to lead with integrity and had to deliver layoff news this week… i'm sorry.

Jan 29 • maya watson

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4 Things You Can Do Tomorrow to Not Be a Tone Deaf Leader

friends,

Jan 25 • maya watson

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Teyana Taylor: She Is Exactly Who She Thinks She Is

A few weeks ago, we wrote about Teyana Taylor’s superpower: her ability to work in the wait.

Jan 12 • maya watson

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Jacob Frey Is Exercising His Authority. You Should Too.

Why staying silent isn't an option when corrupt influence operates in your domain.

Jan 8 • Kevin Stuckey

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