Adam Lafferty

What got us here won't get us to where we want to go It took me years to see the relentless grind of hustle culture for what it is: fundamentally broken. We’re told: ? Work harder. ? Push through. ? Control everything. But success isn’t about brute force or clever strategies—it’s about the QUALITY of our actions. Imagine instead: ? Coherent action—where your time and energy align with the future you actually want. ? Purposeful action—anchored to a clear “North Star” guiding your focus and decisions. ? Significant action—deep and meaningful, not fleeting or superficial. ? Action that matters—connected to something bigger than yourself. This isn’t about abandoning what you’ve built. It’s about evolving your mindset and approach to create lasting impact—without depletion. Are you leading from outdated models, or are you designing your path toward your highest future? ?? Explore this idea further in my latest feature in CEO Weekly: Integrity as a Necessary Condition for Performance. Link to article: https://lnkd.in/gmg99yB5

As America heads into the holiday week ahead, many of us will find ourselves gathered around the table with people who think differently. In my latest?NY Weekly feature, I explore?The Middle Way: a modern, practical approach to navigating life’s tensions—whether at the Thanksgiving table, in the boardroom, or within yourself. Learn how awareness, acceptance, and accommodation can transform rigidity into resilience and chaos into clarity. It’s not about avoiding tension; it’s about flourishing within it. ?? This holiday season, find balance in an uneven world—and create space for meaningful connection, leadership, and transformation. Let’s redefine success together. #TheMiddleWay #AdamLafferty #NYWeekly #Balance #HighImpactLeadership #ExecutiveTransformation #InterpersonalNeurobiology #Leadership #Transformation Read now:?https://lnkd.in/g6RS3xw5

Autonomy is essential for driving innovation and meaningful change. But with freedom comes diverse, often fragmented, ways of working. So, how do we thrive without burning out? Georgetown professor Dr. Cal Newport offers a framework to shift from hustle to whole, increasing both well-being and results: ?? Do fewer things at once—minimize context-switching to deepen focus. ?? Work at a natural pace—align tasks with your energy and attention rhythms. ?? Obsess over quality—prioritize excellence over quantity. These shifts lead to lasting value, helping companies stand out and workers feel purposeful beyond the daily grind. #Clarity #Results #Leadership #Productivity #Innovation #DeepWork #CalNewport #BurnoutPrevention #ValueCreation #AdamLafferty

LAST CALL! I've received a lot of really great feedback -- would love to hear from YOU! I'll be hosting a free pilot workshop, exact time to be scheduled based upon the time zones of the participants. Join us! Send me a DM to participate. See you soon! *** https://lnkd.in/gpdyyGj2

In times of political discord, our first instinct may be to retreat into like-minded circles. Yet true anti-fragility—in systems and society—thrives on integration: the practice of honoring our differences while building connections. As interpersonal neurobiologist Dr. Dan Siegel notes, integration involves both differentiation (maintaining our unique perspectives) and linkage (creating bridges between them). This isn’t about forced agreement; it’s about embracing tension as a space for growth. As leaders, innovators, and change makers how might we transform opposing views into spaces of opportunity for ourselves, organizations, and the systems which we are apart? **A few spots still open in my upcoming free pilot workshop! Shoot me a DM if interested** #Leadership #Integration #Antifragile #GrowthMindset #SystemsThinking #Politics

You voted! Congratulations. As we round out Q4 and head into 2025, now is a great time to start thinking about your commitment to actually making a difference in this FREE 2-HOUR WORKSHOP! ?? As a high-achieving professional, you've honed your ability to set goals and make things happen. You know how to strategize, plan, and execute - often to great success. But what if there was more to the story of achievement and fulfillment? This pilot workshop invites you to move beyond the typical, conceptual approaches to goal-setting. It's an opportunity to cultivate the vision and conviction to pursue your commitment to actually make a difference. Over the course of 2 immersive hours, you'll have the chance to: ?? Upgrade your goal-setting mindset, move from short-term transactional focus to long-term, transformational visioning ?? Uncover the hidden obstacles of your "role self" that keep you from fully committing to your highest potential ?? Discover a systemic approach to the mind and practical ways to harness the power of perception to create a future you actually want This pilot is limited to just 6 professionals ready to push past incremental change and step into a more fulfilling, impactful way of living and leading. ?? WHO: If you're a creator, leader, founder, innovator, or change-maker who looking to refine your intention and evolving your approach to making a difference we invite you to DM directly. ? WHEN: The workshop will be held before Thanksgiving, at a time mutually available for the six participants. ?? HOW MUCH: There is no cost, but we are looking for a commitment to participation and feedback. ?? WHERE: Virtual (Zoom) **DM to lock in your spot!** #LeadershipDevelopment #GoalSetting #ProfessionalGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #ImpactfulLeadership #MakeADifference #HighAchievers #MindsetShift #VisionAndPurpose #GrowthMindset #ExecutiveCoaching #SystemicChange #BeyondGoals #FutureLeaders #InnovateYourLife #TransformativeLeadership #FreeWorkshop #VirtualWorkshop

Innovation Starts with Vision By focusing on the intersection of what the world wants and needs, I build on Saras Sarasvathy “Bird in Hand” thinking: start with what you already have and commit to making a difference. How are you focusing your imagination and efforts to shape a future that matters? #VisionaryThinking #InnovationLeadership #FutureFocused #MakeADifference #PurposeDriven #ImpactfulLeadership #FutureOfWork #ChangeMakers #BirdInHand

As a parent, I've aimed to balance #firmness with #kindness. In leadership, researcher and author @Alison Fragale focuses on the related qualities of #assertiveness and #warmth and shows how leaders can embody these traits to move up and to the right. What’s your approach? #Leadership? ?#Change #GrowthMindset #Systems

?? New Interview! ?? You've heard it before: “Secure your own oxygen mask first.” In my latest interview with the San Francisco Post, we unpacked this simple metaphor with applied neuroscience and systems thinking insights c/o Daniel Siegel and colleagues. What is the key message? Stabilizing your own mental landscape is essential for effective leadership, especially in today’s fast-paced world. Check out the interview for practical tips you can apply every day. And let me know what you think! #Leadership #Neuroscience #Mindfulness #SystemsThinking #Balance #InterpersonalNeuralBiology #AwarenessBasedSystemsChange https://lnkd.in/gDjxDVvZ

?? The Space Between Reaction and Action ?? We often hear "bias towards action" as a celebrated trope in corporate culture, but what if that rush bypasses real opportunity? In my latest New York Wire feature, I share a personal story about how slowing down and creating space between stimulus and response led to more intentional, meaningful action. Beyond speed—it’s about acting with clarity and purpose. Check out the article to see why contemplation is as crucial as action. ?? Read it here: [https://lnkd.in/gpevtxCJ #leadership #mindfulness #awareness #systemschange #contemplation #intentionality #NewYorkWire #ThichNhatHanh #ViktorFrankl