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When the Knife Hand Fails

A lesson in cultural intelligence from a former soldier turned executive. Clear, direct communication can move mountains—or break trust. In today’s…

Oct 15 •

The Power of Partnerships

From BMX tracks to boardrooms, from combat zones to corporate strategy sessions, every stage of my life has been shaped by partnerships. Here’s what…

Sep 18 •

We Were Fast. But The World Got Faster.

How one company reimagined SAFe with AI to boost speed, precision, and impact; elevating delivery teams, accelerating planning, and unleashing…

Sep 11 •

SAFe Summit 2025

Discover the biggest announcements from SAFe Summit 2025 in Denver. From the launch of AI Native and the EDGE Framework to Mik Kersten’s call to shift…

Sep 9 •

Bringing Hospitality Back to Business

In the age of AI, business is still personal. Before the strategy sessions and meetups, I opened my home, fired up the smoker, and welcomed 40…

Aug 5 •

First-Time Parents in Our 40s.

I became a dad for the first time at 42.This isn’t how I pictured it, but it’s exactly when I was ready for it.Here’s what I’ve learned so far about…

Jul 30 •

10 Lessons I’m Teaching My Son

I wasn’t raised with emotional tools, structure, or the blueprint for fatherhood. But now, with a son of my own, I’m forging a new legacy—one built on…

Jul 13 •

Winning Arguments is a Waste of Time

Discover why arguments rarely lead to real influence—and what actually works instead. Drawing from personal leadership lessons and Law 9 of The 48 Laws…

Jun 28 •

Decision Fatigue.

Decision fatigue is real and it’s costing you clarity. In this post, I share lessons from work and home on how making fewer, bigger decisions leads to…

Jun 18 •

Longevity, Fatherhood, and Staying Sharp

When my son was born, I stopped training for aesthetics and started training for longevity. Now it’s all about resilience, clarity, and showing up. In…

Jun 4 •

The System Is Circular

A poem about corporations and their shareholders.

May 20 •

The Only Way to Understand AI Is to Build It

Trail running. Vector search. And the lessons buried in doing hard things well.

May 15 •

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