Issue 57: Sometimes the Smallest Companions Change Everything

ISSUE 57

17 SEPTEMBER 2025 | READ ONLINE

Hi Reader,

I’m a little late with this week’s newsletter.

And how fitting (really), because the story I’m sharing is about something that’s been quietly orbiting Earth for decades before anyone noticed.

Astronomers just confirmed something extraordinary: Earth has a new quasi-moon.

Now, if you're not an astronomy lover, you might wonder what is a quasi-moon? It isn’t a second Moon (exactly), but a tiny asteroid, estimated at 19 meters wide, that orbits the Sun in sync with us, weaving around Earth like a hidden dance partner.

Here’s the remarkable part: according to Forbes Europe, it’s probably been there for decades. And we only just noticed.

One researcher put it this way:

The object is small. The estimate … is rough, but place it in the tens of meters, no bigger than that, and likely we are erring on the side of caution. (IFLScience)

Another added:

It is small, faint, and its visibility windows from Earth are rather unfavorable, so it is not surprising that it went unnoticed for that long. (LiveScience)

Why this Matters for Leadership and Purpose

This discovery has me thinking.

How often do we have our own “quasi-moons” (skills, relationships, insights) orbiting quietly nearby, yet invisible to us because we’re too focused on the big, obvious things?

The quasi-moon reminds us:

Closeness doesn’t guarantee clarity. Just because it’s near doesn’t mean we see it.
Small doesn’t mean insignificant. A 19-meter rock can shift our perspective of Earth’s neighborhood.
Attention changes reality. Once observed, it alters how we understand our world.

In leadership, the same is true. We chase bold strategies and sweeping change. But sometimes the breakthrough is already in orbit. We just haven’t named it yet.

A Deeper Reflection

When I coach leaders, their “hidden moons” often look like:

An overlooked colleague whose insight reframes a challenge.
A neglected skill that, when revived, reignites impact.
A quiet instinct that reshapes strategy when trusted.

And when we finally pay attention, everything shifts.

Two Questions For You this Week

So here are a couple of questions to think about as you ponder your own quasi-moon.

What’s quietly orbiting you right now that deserves to be noticed?
If you gave it your attention, how might it change your trajectory?

Hmm. Too deep? Let me know how this strikes you, and whether these are helpful.

See you next week (hopefully on time!),

Megan

Coming up October 7.

On October 7 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific, I’ll be speaking at the National Safety Council Women’s Division Monthly Meeting.

My session is called:

Empowering Frontline Teams Through Safety Coaching

Frontline leaders often face a tough balance: delivering on company expectations while standing shoulder to shoulder with their teams. Many are promoted into these roles without the skills or support to navigate that tension.

In this talk, I’ll share: