BOOK – We-Mind vs. Me-Mind: A new vision for success in leadership and life

Ready for success without struggle or stress?

Have you ever felt driven, ambitious, and determined to make it, yet secretly frustrated despite your success?

I know exactly how that feels.

For decades, I worked as a foreign correspondent, reporting from conflict zones in the Middle East. I believed deeply in giving voice to victims of injustice and violence, doing my share to better the world. But despite my outward courage and ambition, I began to realize that something intangible was quietly sabotaging me.

When I returned to Europe, I recognized that I wasn’t alone. Many highly capable professionals around me shared this frustration: working tirelessly, running from achievement to achievement, yet still feeling unaccomplished for reasons they couldn’t quite define. 

Intrigued, I dove into extensive research. Here’s what I discovered: our internal mindset is shaped by two very different ways of navigating life —what I call the We-Mind and the Me-Mind. We all have both, but only one is really appreciated. 

The Me-Mind thrives on personal ambition, competition and individual recognition. It’s fired up by money, power and status. It’s the mindset traditionally valued and rewarded in workplaces around the Western world. 

The We-Mind, by contrast, prioritizes collaboration, empathy and collective success. It’s lit up by making life better for others. These traits are often undervalued or dismissed as unprofessional or un-leaderlike. 

Much of the frustration you experience – both internal and external – stems from this fundamental mismatch of values. It’s at the root of systemic biases that hold back many women, but it also fuels self-doubt. 

If you’ve ever wondered why:

• You easily support others but hesitate when promoting yourself
• Collaboration feels natural, while competition leaves you drained
• Traditional leadership models don’t reflect your values
• Despite your talents and achievements, you still battle with self-doubt, impostorism, or perfectionism

… then this book was written for you.

“We-Mind vs. Me-Mind” is an invitation to stop viewing your natural inclinations as flaws and instead recognize them as essential strengths.

You don’t need to change who you are. You simply need to learn how to leverage your inherent We-minded abilities in a world that too often overlooks their value.

Inside the book, you’ll discover:

• How to identify your unique balance of We-minded and Me-minded traits.
• Why external barriers (bias, stereotypes, and workplace norms) persist and how understanding your internal mindset can help overcome them.
• Practical strategies to break through your personal “inner glass ceiling,” empowering you to take authentic, meaningful action.

We-Mind vs. Me-Mind reveals the hidden forces shaping how we communicate, lead, and define success, so you can finally stop doubting yourself and start leveraging your strengths.

Ready to stop holding back and finally understand what’s truly been in your way? Order your copy of We-Mind vs. Me-Mind today and discover how to unlock your true potential—without changing who you are.