A Field Guide about the Workplace, its Leaders, and Becoming Better.

I'm excited to share with you knowledge, resources, and cool things that I've encountered with a focus on helping us all become better as leaders. My intention is that this will not be another monthly newsletter but rather a "Field Guide" that will help you improve your work product and give you actionable data and resources that can be immediately applied. We will be refining as we go so feedback, suggestions, and contributions are more than welcome. Enjoy!

From the desk of Jesse Freese

I've always believed that the mindset startups use to evolve should apply to us as individuals too. That’s why I’m so proud of what my teenage daughter Colbie is building with Shine! Girls Leadership. Her new AI workshop series for teenage girls kicks off September 7th — it’s free, it’s virtual, and it’s all about giving the next generation the confidence to lead in an AI-powered world. I would love your help spreading the word!

This month’s highlights include the continuation of our AI Learning Journey and the launch of new swag. We also wrapped up our July learning theme focused on Cross-Functional Leadership, welcomed a new wave of incredible members, and are already looking ahead to what’s next.

Catch up, plug in, and see what’s ahead. 🚀

Here’s a quick rundown of interesting reads and insights we found valuable this month:

Plus, we’re spotlighting a few standout community members making an impact—you’ll definitely want to meet them and follow their work!

August is packed with valuable opportunities to expand connections, refresh, and learn—whether you're tuning in online for practical sessions on scaling with limited resources, AI, or joining us in-person for energizing community events across NYC and SoCal. A few highlights:

By: Colbie Freese, Founder of Shine! Girls Leadership

Shine! Girls Leadership, founded by Colbie Freese, is launching a free three-part virtual workshop starting September 7th, designed to help teenage girls build confidence with AI tools in a supportive, peer-led environment.

The program covers the basics of AI, how to use it responsibly, and ways to apply it creatively. Girls will leave with real-life skills — and the opportunity to lead their own local cohorts. Please help us spread the word!