Ross Blankenship, Ph.D., is an organizational psychologist and executive coach. He is the founder of the leadership coaching and consulting firm Tuesday Advisors, co-author of the book “Friction: How Tension, Emotion, and Change Reveal Better Leaders,” and author of the books “Everyday Leadership: A Guide to Developing Your Mindset as a Leader” and “Assessing CEOs and Senior Leaders.” On Substack, he writes “Theory of Change,” a newsletter where he explores how people make sense of their lives through work, identity, and moments of transition. He holds a Ph.D. in consulting psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and a B.A. in English Language and Literature from the University of Virginia.