Courage doesn’t always roar. In this story, Jet Swain explores how small acts of bravery guide us toward a values-led life — even when no one’s watching.

Trust isn’t built in grand gestures — it’s shaped in the micro-moments. These quiet glimmers of presence, care, and consistency are what truly define values-led leadership.

Affection isn’t romantic or weak — it’s a leadership choice. In this post, Jet Swain unpacks why affection is the bold foundation of a values-first future.

Matriarchs don’t retire—they rise.

From menopause to management, from orcas to org charts—this post explores why the world needs the wisdom of older women now more than ever.

Integrity isn’t loud. It begins with small, deliberate choices — the kind that rarely make headlines but quietly shape how we lead, work, and show up in the world. Inspired by the beautiful comic by Grant Snider, this piece explores how tiny acts of alignment can ripple outward to spark real, lasting change.

Image credit: Grant Snider, “Tiny Revolutions” – www.incidentalcomics.com

A movement for those who believe business can be kind, leadership can be human, and change starts with us.

A night of applause. A moment of pride. And a quiet discomfort that lingered just off-stage. This is a reflection on who we honour, what we overlook, and the values we carry with us.

We believe affection is not soft — it’s a strategy.

This is the beginning. A soft launch. A quiet spark.
Each week, I’ll share a story, a value, a truth.
Not just as a storyteller, but as a story maker—