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,Continue reading “Filling the Vessel : Why Efficiency Alone Won’t Save You”
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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 worldContinue reading “The Dream of the Office Maze”
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 fullyContinue reading “I Haven’t Always Been A Good Leader”
How to Lead When You Don’t Feel Ready (Because You Never Will)
If you’re waiting to feel “ready” before stepping up as a leader, you’ll be waiting forever. The truth is, no one ever feels 100% prepared for leadership. Most of the best leaders started out with doubt, uncertainty, and imposter syndrome. The difference? They led anyway. I Thought I Had to Be Ready—Until I Realized ThisContinue reading “How to Lead When You Don’t Feel Ready (Because You Never Will)”
How to Make People Actually Listen When You Speak
You’ve been there—you say something in a meeting, and it gets ignored. Minutes later, someone else repeats it, and suddenly, it’s a brilliant idea. The problem isn’t just what you’re saying—it’s how you’re saying it. If you want people to listen, you need to speak with impact. Why Are You Being Ignored? Early in myContinue reading “How to Make People Actually Listen When You Speak”
The Science of Deep Work: Getting More Done Without Working More
Most people spend their days bouncing between emails, meetings, and distractions—yet wonder why they never make real progress. The secret to high performance isn’t working more—it’s working deeply. Understanding Deep Work Deep Work is the ability to focus without distraction on cognitively demanding tasks. Mastering it means producing better results in less time. My PersonalContinue reading “The Science of Deep Work: Getting More Done Without Working More”
The Hidden Cost of Playing It Safe—Why Leaders Must Take More Risks
Playing it safe feels responsible—but in leadership, avoiding risk is the riskiest move of all. The best leaders don’t succeed by maintaining the status quo—they create breakthroughs by stepping into uncertainty. If you’re not taking strategic risks, you’re falling behind. I Learned This the Hard Way. I’m not exactly proud of it, but at timesContinue reading “The Hidden Cost of Playing It Safe—Why Leaders Must Take More Risks”
Leadership Isn’t A Title – It’s a Skill Everyone Needs
Most people think leadership is about power, position, or a fancy title. But the reality? Leadership isn’t about authority—it’s about action. Some of the most impactful leaders in history had no formal titles when they led change in the world: They led by stepping up, not by waiting for permission. The world doesn’t need fewerContinue reading “Leadership Isn’t A Title – It’s a Skill Everyone Needs”
Swing For the Fail
Swing for the fences, Strike out or Home Run. In a startup, we have to make big plays. We have to have people who feel ownership for the company and who are on the same mission. We need passion and hard work. They have to imagine what is needed before they are needed and whenContinue reading “Swing For the Fail”
7 Takeaways To Start Advocating For Yourself
Speak up for yourself You’ll never get everything you deserve or everything you want from work. None of us can. You can, however, stop accepting rejection, being walked all over, and not getting the respect that you deserve. Regain your sense of self control by advocating for yourself. Take emotion out of it. This isn’tContinue reading “7 Takeaways To Start Advocating For Yourself”
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