When smart people fight

In 1978, Intel faced a crisis that would define its future. The company’s memory chip business, once dominant, was being crushed by Japanese competitors. In most companies, this would trigger political maneuvering and blame-shifting. Not at Intel. Andy Grove had...

Double down

We double down because we believe. The facts support our choice. We’re committed and aligned. This works. But we also double down to avoid being wrong. To escape embarrassment. To dodge failure. Emotion makes terrible decisions. Worse when evidence screams...

Victim: Yes or No?

Bad things happen. Markets crash. Partners leave. Deals fall through. But here’s what separates leaders from everyone else: they refuse the victim narrative. Victims ask “Why me?” Leaders ask “What now?” Your circumstances don’t...

Tell me…

Brillat-Savarin knew something profound when he penned “tell me what you eat and I will tell you who you are.” But he barely scratched the surface. Show me your calendar and I’ll show you your priorities. Not the priorities you claim, but the ones...

Are you actually here

The world spins at its own rhythm. Always has. You can’t slow it down. You can’t speed it up. But you can choose to engage with it. Showing up isn’t about being physically present. It’s about being mentally invested, emotionally available, and...