I’m Laura Darrell — author, speaker, strategist, and unapologetic believer that leadership actually matters. I’ve coached execs, trained franchisees, spoken on global stages, and started my leadership journey on the frontlines, elbow-deep in fry grease. Now based in La Condesa, Mexico City, I travel the world exploring how leadership is evolving across industries, generations, and cultures.

This blog is where I share what I’m seeing, questioning, and testing — from field stories and hot takes to fresh insights from my doctoral work. On select Thursdays, I also drop a special Hospitality Leadership Dispatch with global intel from the people and places shaping our industry.

If you lead a brand, a team, or just want to lead better, you’ll find practical strategies and real talk here — no fluff, no slogans. Just leadership that builds what’s next.