Green Grass, Uncle Fred, & Bingo

This week’s Weekend Reads explores what helps when influence has stopped working and nothing is moving, no matter how much effort you bring. You’ll hear: Why “acceptance without endorsement” can be a relief, not a resignation The Uncle Fred idea and why predictable behavior doesn’t require fresh shock A coaching story that turns frustration into levity (hello, Bingo) A leadership tool you can use on others and on yourself If holiday gatherings are ramping up, you may find a few ideas here that travel well beyond work.