KayAnn P. Schoeneman

Leaders, myself included, are guilty of saying influence matters, then letting the calendar prioritize everything else first. That’s why I wrote about why executive visibility keeps failing. Not to shame busy leaders, but to name the challenge and provide a solution. 👉Clarity Alert: Why Executive Visibility Keeps Failing open.substack.com/pub/kayannconv…

It’s Dress in Blue Day today. As a stage 3 colon cancer survivor who is 8 years cancer free, I don’t take health for granted. Do something for your health today. Schedule the screening. Book the colonoscopy. Go for the walk. You’re worth it.

What does enduring work actually look like up close? Space Shuttle Discovery is a record of serious work that didn’t drift. I went deeper on what that means for leadership 👇 open.substack.com/pub/kayannconv…

DC traffic gave me an uncomfortable clarity: when everything has to run through one person, nothing moves. New Clarity Alert: When You Become the Gridlock. open.substack.com/pub/kayannconv…

@Dulles_Airport It was a marvel to see and I’m grateful for everyone’s hard work and leadership

@KSchoeneman We’re grateful for the recognition.

Best leadership sign I’ve seen in a while: FOLLOW ME In low visibility, people don’t need more opinions. They need fewer decisions and a clear path. Hat tip to the crew at @Dulles_Airport @united Monday for calm in the storm of the century. open.substack.com/pub/kayannconv…

Most companies think political risk starts with a headline. It starts when the questions change. If your first move is “draft a statement,” you’re already behind. open.substack.com/pub/kayannconv…

My latest piece - what happens when local news disappears? open.substack.com/pub/kayannconv…

My wife's substack is pretty damn interesting, at least coming from a guy like me who doesn't eat and breathe PR like she does. Give it a look. substack.com/home/post/p-18…

Neutrality sounds safe. It isn’t. When things get loud, “we are staying neutral” becomes delay. And when leadership waits, someone else defines the moment. Part II is out now: Neutrality Is a False Refuge open.substack.com/pub/kayannconv…

Sunrise. No notes.

“The secret ingredient that drives hard work and excellence is passion.” ~Kelly Ayotte Please retweet if you agree w/these #TuesdayThoughts & that #EducationCannotWait for any child. #KeepHopeAlive @spainmfa @ksrelief_en @qatar_fund @stateprm @canadadev #222MillionDreams✨📚

Part I is live: Why Smart Leaders Lose Clarity When the Stakes Are High open.substack.com/pub/kayannconv… What is the earliest sign you watch for that a room is losing clarity?

High-stakes rooms reward speed and optics. Clarity requires naming the decision before the room drifts: What are we deciding right now? Who owns the consequences? What precedent are we setting?

When the stakes rise, clarity falls. Why do smart leaders lose their edge under pressure? A short thread.

Kicking in the NFL is clear thinking with a scoreboard. Process has to stay louder than outcome. This season’s been brutal for kickers. What’s messing with the mind?

How long would it take an airplane to reach each planet