The Mike Horne Blog

A dream about getting lost in a familiar city becomes a reflection on leadership, direction, and the difference between losing knowledge and temporarily losing access to it. The article explores how clarity can come from unexpected people and reminds us that losing our bearings does not mean we have lost our destination.

Leaders often ask for honest feedback, but the real test comes after the conversation ends. When a comment disappears without explanation, people learn that the invitation was symbolic, and they start editing what they say next time. This piece looks at what it takes to give candor a real place to land, and why the quality of feedback in any organization depends on what happens after someone speaks up.

Capable leaders and sound strategy don't guarantee reliable results. Decisions get reopened after they're made, and authority quietly shifts to whoever argues the loudest in the room. A few people absorb the difference, rescuing work that a broken system was never built to hold. This piece looks at why execution breaks down even when the leadership in the room is genuinely strong, and what it takes to build a structure that holds regardless of who's in it.