Earlier this year, I wrote a post on the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal and the pervasive lack of authentic leadership. Feel free to check it out. I’d like to build off this previous post and add some additional thoughts, now that the 2020 playoffs are over. The Cheating Astros Players Shouldn’t Have Been Allowed to … Read More!
Donald Trump Is a Sore Loser (Joe Biden Elected President)
If you haven’t read it yet, earlier this year I wrote a widely-read blog post on why Trump is a bad leader in 2020. For me, it’s never about the party of the person (Democrat vs. Republican) – and always about the character of the person. Do they have integrity? Are they true to their … Read More!
Weight Loss: How I Lost 40+ Pounds in 3+ Months
On March 29th, 2020, I weighed myself: I was 221 pounds (100+ kilos). I was overweight and on the exact tipping point of being obese. Some Backstory on My Weight Loss Challenges As a kid, weight was never an issue for me. My weight loss struggles emerged in my mid to late twenties. My bad … Read More!
You Don’t Need a Niche (Marketing Strategy)
A lot of people live and die by the “you have to have a niche” mindset. I haven’t lived by that rule and in my experience, it’s been quite enriching. Here’s my truth and perspective: Don’t be afraid to venture out and do new things. In Money Talks by Alan Weiss, Weiss says that your … Read More!
Authentic Leadership: It’s Hard to Live Your Message, But It’s Necessary
Living your message is not always easy. It’s human to make mistakes and come up short – this happens to the best of us. I worked with a leader who once told me that being a good leader is hard. He’s right – it takes courage and consistency, as well as self-reflection and empathy. But … Read More!
