Welcome - this is my corner of the internet where I explore the intersection of human systems with our complex world.

Here you’ll find:

  • essays
  • field notes (random musings)
  • the occasional case study

 

I write about emotional intelligence, burnout and recovery, identity, parenting, leadership, and the everyday moments that influence who we are becoming. 

 

Whether you’re navigating change, trying to interrupt destructive patterns, building healthier systems around you, or simply trying to understand yourself a little better, my hope is that you’ll realize that you’re not alone in your journey.

A minimalist digital illustration of a composed executive in profile, surrounded by warm golden light on a dark background, symbolizing calm leadership, focus, and clarity under pressure.
In today’s volatile business environment, calm has...
Minimalist abstract art showing a fluid black wave merging into a geometric beige grid on a red background, symbolizing adaptive leadership, clarity, and systems thinking. (Keywords: adaptive leadership, clarity, systems thinking, AI era, future of work)
With digital transformation, AI, and social change...
Illustration symbolizing Japan’s unification through systems change: a hand breaking chains (disruption), a hand holding a scroll (reform), and a hand with a seal (governance).
Real system change is messy and multi-agent. It is...
A minimalist digital illustration of a composed executive in profile, surrounded by warm golden light on a dark background, symbolizing calm leadership, focus, and clarity under pressure.
Minimalist abstract art showing a fluid black wave merging into a geometric beige grid on a red background, symbolizing adaptive leadership, clarity, and systems thinking. (Keywords: adaptive leadership, clarity, systems thinking, AI era, future of work)
Illustration symbolizing Japan’s unification through systems change: a hand breaking chains (disruption), a hand holding a scroll (reform), and a hand with a seal (governance).
Minimalist Japanese-style illustration of a red silhouette surfing a golden wave on a navy background, symbolizing balance, adaptability, and agency within chaos.
Mother and child holding hands at a school bus stop in September, part of Notes to Self by Emi Linds.
Dandelion seeds drifting mid-flight against a blue sky and grassy hill, symbolizing hope and detachment without losing momentum.
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