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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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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
You’re not lazy... but your forecast might be.

Sep 9, 2025

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9 min read

You’re not lazy... but your forecast might be.

What habits, ambition, and financial planning have in common... plus a summit you’ll want on your calendar.

Tara Lietzow
Tara Lietzow
The gap you can't afford to ignore

Aug 12, 2025

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7 min read

The gap you can't afford to ignore

Why women-owned businesses often sell for less... and the systems that can change that.

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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