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Here’s What to Do When an Employee Just Quit

Last week was a rollercoaster. I’m in the middle of an exciting book launch—something I’ve poured my heart into—and the feedback so far has been incredible. But right in the thick of it, something unexpected happened. The person on our team who was leading the entire launch, someone I trusted, resigned. No warning, just a sudden email—effective immediately. In moments like that, the natural instinct is to panic, jump back in, and try to save everything yourself. It’s what most of us would do—I’ve felt that pull too. But here’s what I’ve learned: jumping back in isn’t always the right answer. When you do, you can accidentally disempower your team, disrupt their flow, and steal opportunities from others who are ready to step up.Instead, pause. Ask questions. Trust your team. Often, they already have what they need to move forward—you just have to give them the space to lead. As leaders, our real job is to cast vision, build ownership, and resist the urge to control. Even in chaos, especially in chaos—that’s when we need to lead the most by letting go.

Reading “Invent and Wander” made me pause—not because of grand, disruptive ideas (though it has plenty)—but because of how consistently Bezos returns to a surprisingly human principle: long-term thinking grounded in customer obsession. What struck me most wasn’t the scale of Amazon or Blue Origin, but the clarity of intention behind them. Bezos isn’t just inventing cool things; he’s relentlessly aligning invention with service, discipline, and patience. The way he talks about building for the long arc—choosing to plant seeds that may take years to grow—reminded me that ambition isn't just about scale, but about endurance. What stays with me is this: true innovation doesn’t sprint toward outcomes; it commits to principles that can outlive any single product or trend. Invent and Wander isn’t a how-to manual—it’s a mindset, one that asks: If you’re going to build, why not build something that matters for a very long time?

Community Spotlight ✨

Some people possess an extraordinary ability to see around corners, and Brad Hart is undoubtedly one of them.

He has this uncanny knack for sensing what’s coming next in business and technology—positioning himself at the forefront before others even recognize the shift. Maybe it’s because he’s the king of Masterminds—the “Mastermind whisperer” who helps people build exceptional groups—always surrounded by brilliant minds. Whatever the reason, this gift was clear from the moment I met him about a year ago.

What also stands out about Brad is his remarkable ability to see the best in people. When you meet him, he truly sees who you are. We connected instantly, ended up at two events within a month of each other, shared a couple of dinners where he introduced me to fantastic people—and just like that, we became fast friends.

Brad and his wife, Jasmine, are simply the kind of people I love being around. I genuinely get excited when I know they’ll be at the same event.

If you haven’t met Brad yet, it’s about time you do. He’s the founder and one of the key contributors at Make More Marbles—a one-of-a-kind platform offering support and services for entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and executives of all kinds.