Apr 27, 2021Member-onlyhow are you living?Ivan Illych, values clarity, & living with intention — I first read The Death of Ivan Illych as an undergrad, and later assigned it to students. Recently craving fiction, I tugged the paperback from it’s snug seat on the shelf and devoured it in a single sitting. The central theme — on living a life without meaning — struck…Life Lessons4 min readLife Lessons4 min read
Sep 24, 20205 Keys to grow a Thriving CultureTrowel or roto-till — what will it take to tend your culture? People want to like their work, and many great companies have learned that organizational culture matters. A thriving culture will pay massive dividends. On the flip side, a culture full of weeds and thistles can choke out productivity. …Organizational Culture4 min readOrganizational Culture4 min read
Jun 9, 20204 Winning Strategies for Staying Clear from the TopPrevious: 4-Step Process for Getting On Mission Together I’m sure you’ve noticed the correlation between clarity and expectations. Missed expectations lead to disappointment, frustration, and often disengagement. Employees need leaders who are willing to be crystal clear. And, clarity provides freedom to employees. When we know our role, we can…Value Alignment3 min readValue Alignment3 min read
Jun 4, 20204-Step Process for Getting On Mission TogetherPrevious: 5 Keys to building a thriving culture Building a thriving culture begins with getting a group of people — your people — on mission together. Accomplishing this task will not require a cape or mask. You don’t have to be a superhero. You do have to be a leader. …Life On Mission2 min readLife On Mission2 min read
May 27, 2020How 103 days of daily exercise made me a better leader“Something’s got to give,” I thought, adjusting earbuds as I logged into the umpteenth zoom call of the morning. Change is hard. I could feel stress squeezing the muscles on my neck, shoulders, and upper back. No standing desk, no clear boundaries between family time and work, and no physical…Leadership10 min readLeadership10 min read
Jun 30, 2017European Family Vacation: 5 people, 22 days, under $5k. Really.So, you want to take your family to Europe? Excellent. You’re not crazy — well, maybe a little. It’ll be an adventure, but don’t think the experience starts when you leave the house or board the plane. You’re an intentional parent. …Family Travel6 min readFamily Travel6 min read
Jun 30, 2014Strengths, like hiking well kept trails.If you ever visit my hometown you’ll notice several peaks that jut up from the coastal valley — ancient volcanoes dotting the landscape. One in particular offers incredible views of San Luis Obispo, the coastal range, and a glimpse of the ocean. One morning some friends and I parked at…Strengths And Weaknesses4 min readStrengths And Weaknesses4 min read
Jun 15, 2014How I caught leadership from my dad.Another Father’s day has come and gone. It was my sixth with kids, and I got to spend some time teaching my six year old son to surf. We waded out, he settled onto the board, and I pushed his board into wave after wave for over an hour. Some…Leadership3 min readLeadership3 min read