Today I'm sharing 2 personal reflections.
First, how I'm helping my family create healthy boundaries with technology.
Second, what I've learned about the quiet victories that actually define leadership success.
Let’s dive in,
The One-Minute Rule That Changed Everything at Home
We all say it."We should unplug more."But let’s be honest, our phones follow us everywhere.
I’ve seen it with parents who can’t walk from the living room to the kitchen without their phones. With kids who panic if they can’t find their tablets. And yes, I’ve caught myself doing the same.
So here’s a rule I’ve instituted at home that I call the "earn your screen time" rule with my kids.
For every minute of digital time, they first have to earn it by:
Reading for one minute.
Playing piano for one minute.
Playing chess for one minute.
Why? Because I want my kids to grow both sides of their brain – logic and imagination – not just swipe faster or binge longer.
Digital time isn't an entitlement. It's earned through thinking, playing, or doing something creative.
At dinner? All phones aside. No exceptions.
It sounds simple, but it requires conscious awareness, discipline, and consistent reminders. We're all so used to the constant connection that we don't even realize it's happening.
And now, comes to the second reflection…
The Quiet Victories That Actually Matter
Don't get me wrong - external validation helps. Awards, recognition, being seen - it all matters, especially when you're making big, bold, risky moves.
But here's what really measures success for me:
It’s people.
For example, when I leave a company… and people I led want to follow me to the next one.
Reporting to me isn't easy. I'm fair but tough. I coach and teach, but I expect people to stand on their own without taking shortcuts. I'm not there to manage more of the same, I'm there to make an impact and influence change.
When former employees are willing to do it all over again with me?
When they've gotten so much from the experience that they want back in the story?
Nothing touches me more than that.
Whether it's earning screen time at home or earning trust in leadership, the principle remains the same: intentionality over automation, depth over distraction.
What about you?
What boundaries are you setting in a world that never switches off?And what are the “quiet wins” you carry with you?
Let me know – I’d love to hear your version.
Until next time,Sol