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Filling the Vessel : Why Efficiency Alone Won’t Save You

A reflection on family, work, and the trap of always filling the vessel with more. We’re gearing up for an adventure! I’ve been ruminating on it for days, eager to create a memorable experience for my wife and daughter. With my wife’s birthday approaching, the clock is ticking. Planning for birthdays isn’t typically my forte,…

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The Dream of the Office Maze

I jolted awake at 3:30am, my mind a buzzing with dreams. A nagging headache warned that sleep wouldn’t return. So, I got up and started my day with simple rituals. Did my headache provoke the dreams, or did they ignite the pain? Maybe they’re cosmic dance partners. These dreams unfolded in a surreal corporate world…

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The Productivity Myth That’s Keeping You Stuck

We’ve all been sold a lie about productivity—the idea that working harder, longer, and faster is the key to success. But here’s the truth: Productivity isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters. If you’re constantly busy but not making real progress, you might be trapped in the productivity myth. My Personal Journey: From Busyness…

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I Haven’t Always Been A Good Leader

There’s a moment every leader faces. You step into the role, believe you’ll do things differently – only to realize it isn’t so easy. I haven’t always been the best leader for everyone I’ve served. Sometimes it’s personality differences—I know I’m not everyone’s cup of tea. Sometimes it’s the weight of decisions I don’t fully…

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About Me

Hi, I’m James—obsessed with personal and professional growth.

I grew up in the carnival business. I mastered the art of reading others before I could read books. This vibrant world brimmed with action, risk, big personalities, and gritty entrepreneurship. It taught me that life rarely fits into tidy little packages. I’ve carried these lessons into every boardroom, coaching chat, and unpublished page since then.

I write about leadership, growth, and the beautiful chaos of becoming better – not from a lofty pedestal,. but from the interesting messiness of the middle. Most crucial lessons escape seminar walls; they thrive in the tension between who you are and who you aspire to be.

I’ve dedicated decades to leading teams, building businesses, and as a trained investigator and interviewer.

This space is crafted for thinkers, builders, and seekers. For those who cherish integrity, even in discomfort, adn aim to lead without sacrificing their true selves.

I believe clarity is a cherished gift, curiosity a vital obligation, and language one of our mightiest tools.

If you’re here, perhaps you feel that too.

This space is about learning, sharing, and leveling up—together. Let’s grow, challenge ourselves, and have some freaking fun while we’re at it.

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