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Read widely. Lead wisely.

Notes from a fractional Finance leader who reads obsessively and thinks strategically.

I spent nearly 20 years inside big brands building budgets, scaling operations, and cutting through chaos.

Now I help small and midsize businesses do the same… with less bureaucracy and more clarity.

This newsletter blends two things I care about deeply:
smart strategy and great books.

If you want smarter strategy, clearer decisions, and a reading list that actually makes you a better leader… you’re in the right place.

Come for the clarity. Stay for the book recs and honest insights about building something real.

read widely. lead wisely.

Notes from a fractional finance leader who actually reads the fine print… and the books that make the fine print make sense.

Business strategy… with a literary twist.

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Collabs, podcasts, & 15% off books

Mar 19, 2026

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11 min read

Collabs, podcasts, & 15% off books

I didn't write a blog post (again), but you can vote on my next read...

Tara Lietzow
Tara Lietzow
Joy is a form of resistance.

Feb 17, 2026

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10 min read

Joy is a form of resistance.

And reading is one of mine.

Tara Lietzow
Tara Lietzow
New year, same existential fiction binge.

Jan 20, 2026

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10 min read

New year, same existential fiction binge.

Fiction, spy memoirs, cozy fantasy... and some thoughts on corporate hangovers.

Tara Lietzow
Tara Lietzow
Letting winter be winter

Jan 6, 2026

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6 min read

Letting winter be winter

A slower reflection on 2025: firsts, numbers, and the books that stayed with me.

Tara Lietzow
Tara Lietzow
Not the year I planned, but the books were great

Dec 16, 2025

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10 min read

Not the year I planned, but the books were great

Micro joys, tween moods, and the books that helped me stay grounded.

Tara Lietzow
Tara Lietzow
The one where I overthink moving my couch

Dec 9, 2025

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9 min read

The one where I overthink moving my couch

And how it spiraled into a surprisingly honest year-end reflection (with help from a great book).

Tara Lietzow
Tara Lietzow
Begin Again (But With a Gift Guide)

Dec 2, 2025

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7 min read

Begin Again (But With a Gift Guide)

2025 didn’t go as planned, but I did begin. And now I’m behind. So here’s a helpful distraction.

Tara Lietzow
Tara Lietzow
10/10 uncomfortable. Would do again.

Nov 18, 2025

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14 min read

10/10 uncomfortable. Would do again.

Notes from the desert, a reel I almost said no to, and the people who make me braver.

Tara Lietzow
Tara Lietzow
5 boundary lessons that changed how I work

Nov 4, 2025

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10 min read

5 boundary lessons that changed how I work

They came with resistance, exits, and a few painful misunderstandings. But I’m honestly grateful for all of them.

Tara Lietzow
Tara Lietzow
Reading, deadlines, and the illusion of time🗓️

Oct 21, 2025

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12 min read

Reading, deadlines, and the illusion of time🗓️

Somewhere between burnout and a book stack, the point of it all started making sense.

Tara Lietzow
Tara Lietzow
Fantasy, Finance, and the Fine Art of Uncertainty

Oct 7, 2025

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9 min read

Fantasy, Finance, and the Fine Art of Uncertainty

Spooky season, business style... what fantasy books taught me about leading through uncertainty.

Tara Lietzow
Tara Lietzow
Your Mid-Month Lab Note 🛠️ Books, Tools & a Little Less Doom

Sep 23, 2025

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11 min read

Your Mid-Month Lab Note 🛠️ Books, Tools & a Little Less Doom

Less blog post, more lab notes. Here’s what I’m tinkering with this month.

Tara Lietzow
Tara Lietzow

Read widely. lead wisely.

Notes from a fractional finance leader who actually reads the fine print… and the books that make the fine print make sense.

Business strategy… with a literary twist.

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