Graphic for the Daring Diaries series titled “On being left for dead.” Large black text appears over a blue-green abstract background with vertical streaks and a blurred silhouette-like shape. The byline “Kate Johnson” and the Daring Diaries logo appear in the lower-right corner.

September 1, 2026

On being left for dead

By Kate Johnson

When a company is written off, the hardest thing to rebuild isn’t the business. It’s the belief that winning is still possible. In her latest post, Lumen CEO Kate Johnson reflects on how helping people envision a future worth fighting for—and giving them the clarity, community and proof to build it—fueled the company’s turnaround.

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