When change arrives

We fear the machine will replace us. The industrial revolution didn’t eliminate workers. It eliminated certain tasks. The spreadsheet didn’t destroy accounting departments. It transformed what accountants could accomplish. The internet didn’t end...

Get a dog

We say we want advice. What we really want is someone to nod along. To affirm the path we’ve already chosen. To tell us we’re brilliant for thinking exactly what we’re already thinking. That’s not advice. That’s a mirror with a voice....

The tone you set

Two days of snow. A rare gift of stillness. Time to watch football and witness something profound about leadership. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A day to reflect on how we choose to create change. Through conversation or command. Through influence or intimidation. And...

Earned keys

We wouldn’t hand a Ferrari to someone who just got their license last week. The thought alone makes us wince. The speed, the power, the responsibility – it’s not about gatekeeping. It’s about readiness. We want them to survive the drive. We...

Changing lanes in the rain

Driving in the wet is different. You know this. The moment rain hits the windshield, something shifts. Not just the road surface (though that matters) but your attention. Your grip on the wheel. The distance you maintain. The rules haven’t changed. Speed limits...