H3 Leadership with Brad Lomenick

299 | 25 Newsletters to Subscribe to + 5 Leadership Lessons from Mountain Climbing

Feb 18, 2026
A curated list of 25 newsletters to follow next year is highlighted for staying sharp. Five leadership lessons are drawn from mountain climbing, including the need to innovate when trails are blocked and to guard against post-peak risks. The value of community and gradual acclimation to greater responsibility are explored in short, practical reflections.
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ANECDOTE

Recording From Purcell Farms

  • Brad recorded the episode from Purcell Farms and praised its golf course and resort hospitality.
  • He thanked the Purcell family for hosting a leaders' gathering there.
ADVICE

Trail Guides You, Innovation Gets You Up

  • Use established trails but be ready to innovate around obstacles when progress stalls.
  • Adapt off-path while keeping your destination in view to avoid turning back prematurely.
ANECDOTE

How A Group Extended A Friend's Limits

  • Brad described a friend who wouldn't have attempted the climb alone and likely would've stopped halfway.
  • The group dynamic pushed him past his solo limits and got him to the summit.
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