The earned edge

The unseen territory “Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment.” – Walter Wriston Most failures aren’t from what we see coming. They’re from what we don’t see at all. When you’ve traveled the...

‘A-Players’ myth

A-player mythology pervades leadership circles. These mythical beasts deliver 3-5x standard output while attracting more unicorns to your stable. The promise is seductive: fill your ranks with these superstars and watch your company soar. You want them. You need them....

Turn the page

The viewer fixates on a typo. You’re stuck on slide one. Their concern, valid or not, is now a roadblock. Navigate it or lose them forever. Plan your route, but pack a GPS for detours. The journey forward sometimes begins with a step sideways....

Puppet strings

Who decides your boundaries? Your “freedom” exists in a carefully constructed box between organizations, communities, government regulations, and social expectations. Corporate ladders, algorithmic feeds, legal frameworks – these invisible puppeteers pull...

Words vs works

Steve Jobs and Elizabeth Holmes paint a stark picture of authenticity versus artifice. Jobs, often harsh and direct, delivered groundbreaking products that changed computing. His 1997 “Think Different” campaign came after having revolutionized personal...

Come prepared

Leaders who know their challenges get better answers. The most valuable coaching conversations begin before we meet. Every time I sit down with a leader, I can predict who’ll benefit most – those who’ve shared their agenda ahead of time. Some leaders...