LeaderSips

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! I'm so inspired by the incredible work Steven Puri, Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company, is doing to help millions find their focus, achieve more, and create a healthier work-life blend.But his story didn't start there—Steven grounds his wisdom in years of experience from the entertainment industry, where he shares some behind-the-scenes stories (including tackling the age-old question: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?).So grab your favorite cup and sip with us—because November is brewing up to be the most exciting month yet for Steven Puri! ☕✨Steven Puri's BioSteven's career started as a newscaster/interviewer for the #1 youth news show in the DC/Baltimore market (on WTTG-TV), and then as a junior software engineer & Thomas J. Watson Scholar at IBM. After attending USC in Los Angeles, he began working in film production and produced computer-generated visual effects for 14 movies, including Independence Day, which won the Academy Award for Visual Effects. Steven's first tech company was Centropolis Effects produced those CGI effects, and he eventually sold it to the German media conglomerate Das Werk when he was 28. Steven then produced some indie films and eventually went studio-side to develop and produce live-action features as a VP of Development & Production at 20th Century Fox (running the Die Hard and Wolverine franchises) and an EVP at DreamWorks Pictures for Kurtzman-Orci Productions, where he worked on Star Trek, Transformers, and more. After Fox, Steven returned to building tech companies and founded The Sukha Company. Connect with Steven on LinkedIn Learn more about this amazing work TheSukhaCompany For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! I'm truly honored to share a cup and conversation with Maxwell Leadership Executive Team Member Bill Goodwin. With over 30 years of leadership experience, Bill has been percolating growth and brewing success in individuals and teams.As the founder of Priority Living Consulting Group, he continues to pour into leaders, helping them reach their full potential. Be sure to wake up and smell the inspiration this Tuesday, October 7, 2025, with the release of his new book:

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! From the factory floor to the C-suite, Michelle Bockman brings a practitioner's perspective and hands-on leadership as President & CEO of KeraLink International (KLI), a nonprofit committed to ending avoidable blindness through innovation and access.Hear more about Michelle's bold shift from for-profit with Fortune 100 companies like STANLEY X to nonprofit, and how she demonstrates that transformative leadership starts with the willingness to challenge yourself, redefine success, and lead from a place of purpose.Learn more about the vision and mission of Keralink International Follow and connect with Michelle Bockman on LinkedInFor more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! We all love free coffee refills—it's a classic perk of the American diner. But what happens when we start treating our energy the same way—as if it's unlimited? In this episode, we explore what it means to push ourselves without pause, and the cost of ignoring the need for intentional rest. We'll sip and rethink high performance through the lens of cognitive endurance, and discover how sustainable success comes from pacing ourselves for the long game—because life isn't a sprint, it's a marathon.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Good manners aren't just for the dinner table. Manners are actions that show respect and consideration for others. Leaders should be an example that would make Emily Post proud. So, grab a big mug for 36 sips (yes, 36!) and tips on how to keep your pinkies down and your heads up when treating others with kindness. And that's manners. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! How much do you really know about the companies you support? I'm not talking about who and which organizations they donate to, politicians they support, or even how much money it's making you. I am talking about how they treat their people. Do they have leaders with morals and integrity who put people first or does greed lead? Let's sip on why this matters and how to influence a proper people culture where you work and invest your money. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! We are living in a collaborative culture. We invite and accept collabs on social media. To get work done, we have to collab with various people in multiple job types and functions. We are independent workers in an increasingly interdependent world. Then why are some people not collaborative and still insist on going at it alone? Let's sip the error of these ways. Together. Grab your coffee and let's collab! For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! I had the honor to sip with the inspiring TEDx Speaker Robin Nathaniel. Robin has a story of resilience, creativity, and reinvention. Beginning his career as a musician, Robin's artistic roots laid a unique foundation for his journey. This experience in music, with its emphasis on connection and storytelling, naturally paved the way for his transition into the professional world of social media. Living by the motto "Connect. Create. Contribute," he aims to inspire a wave of positive transformation. I learned so much from him and appreciate his authenticity, vulnerability, and simple yet powerful framework for driving human connection in an increasingly digitally-connected world. 

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! B-A-N-A-N-A-SSavannah Bananas, that is! Just read Jesse Cole's Book, "Fans First" and a lot of great leadership potassium in there. With some inspiration from Walt Disney and PT Barnum, grab a cup, and let's sip on his 5 E framework and how it can help make us all more a-peeling leaders. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Show of hands: Who hated group projects in school? Most of us would shoot our hands in the air immediately. But isn't the workplace one giant, daily, group project? Let's sip on how we can make our daily grind a better version of the dreaded group project. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Inspired by the trend on Linkedin, I decided to reflect on what I would say to my younger self about what I've learned and the choices that made me. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Shame and guilt do not belong in the toolbox of a leader - not for ourselves or to do to others. So why do we allow these two things to impact our leadership journey so deeply? I'll share some of my own struggles and how we can let go of guilt and shame once and for all to be better leaders of ourselves and others. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! The devastation of the fires in Los Angeles, California were heartbreaking to watch, as families lost their homes and beloved pets and people. There are lessons to be learned in leadership to avoid a catastrophic event like this again. I am a bit fired up about it, so let's get sipping. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Today is International Women's Day and that means different things to different people. So, what do I think it means as a woman in leadership in 2025? Let's sip on a bit of history and what we can do today to be unapologetically female. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! It's our last day of 12 Days of Christmas Tea ☕️ Thank you for tuning in for these daily sips and my LeaderSips podcast! Happy New Year and let's do the world a world of good in 2025

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Don't be Grinchy and tune in tomorrow for our final sip and tip in our 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me this holiday season for a daily leadership tip from favorite holiday movies, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me this holiday season for a daily leadership tip from favorite holiday movies, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me tomorrow for a leadership tip from another favorite holiday movie, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me tomorrow for another leadership tip from a holiday movie, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me tomorrow for a leadership tip from another favorite holiday movie, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me tomorrow for a leadership tip from another favorite holiday movie, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! There's a bit more in store on Day 4

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me this holiday season for a daily leadership tip from favorite holiday movies, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me this holiday season for a daily leadership tip from favorite holiday movies, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me this holiday season for a daily leadership tip from favorite Christmas movies, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! But wait, there's more! Today might be the last reveal of our 24 Cuos of Cheer coffee calendar, but for all you tea drinkers out there, we're celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas with a special tea advent calendar and a daily leadership tip based on some of our favorite Christmas movies. Let's keep on sipping through the new year together! For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! A bonus sip from aboard a ship! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

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Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Today is the first day of advent and the first day of daily leadership tips while you sip with 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Teas, today through Jan. 6. The first week of advent's theme is HOPE. Let's sip on how leaders are dealers in hope and what we can do to bring light into a dark world this holiday season. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com