A Note From Colleen

Welcome to this months edition of Leadership &.

Leadership isn’t about titles or power—it’s about people. It’s about seeing something in someone before they see it in themselves and it’s about stepping up when it’s easier to step back.

But the term leadership is often muddled and that’s why we are working hard to redefine the future of leadership—what it means, who its for and how it will shape the future.

And for those of you who don’t know I’m Colleen Millerman—strategist, coach and the human voice behind the &. I created Leadership & as a response to the kind of leadership I wish I saw more: thoughtful, curious, human-centered, and willing to evolve. At Leadershipand.org we explore topics like AI, workplace wellbeing, the future of work, and real stories from leaders redefining what it means to lead today and tomorrow. Our goal is to successfully build a community of over a million professionals, support emerging leaders through scholarships, celebrate incredible leaders with our Excellence Awards, create a home for hundreds of writers exploring all things leadership, and spark a movement that redefines what it means to lead.

This May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re turning our focus to wellness. Not the corporate buzzword kind—but the personal, messy, meaningful kind. The kind that asks: How are you really? How do leaders care for themselves while carrying the weight of others? What does “well” even look like in a world that often rewards burnout?

This edition is full of insights, stories, and practical tools around mental health, boundaries, the science of play, and how leaders across industries are taking care of themselves and their teams.

Thanks for being here; and I hope something in this issue ignites a spark and helps you move forward with a little more clarity, energy, or ease.

— Colleen