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Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, or early-career professional, one of the highest-leverage habits you can build is this: read more often, and more intentionally.

This morning, I was reading an article by Rachel Greenberg that reminded me why I consider reading one of the most important habits of my career. If … read more

The NFL season kicked off last week, and as a lifelong football fan, I always find myself reflecting on what the game teaches us about life, leadership, and business.

The discipline.The leadership.The patience it takes to play the long game.

Football is more than a sport—it’s a masterclass in execution, accountability, and … read more

If you’re early in your career, here’s something I wish someone had told me when I was 22:

You don’t need to have it all figured out.But the earlier you start exploring, the more time you give yourself to figure out what actually fits.

That was absolutely true for me.

After college, I … read more

Throughout my journey, I’ve run into my fair share of hurdles—some that felt insurmountable, others that quietly chipped away at my confidence. There were times I questioned whether I had what it takes. Times when I couldn’t see the path forward. But here’s what I’ve learned:

Obstacles don’t exist to stop … read more

I posted recently about feeling stuck.

It’s something we all go through—moments where momentum disappears, where we feel trapped, or even oppressed by the weight of our circumstances.

Over the years, I’ve found that music often becomes the first tool I reach for when I’m in those places. It’s not just … read more

Over the past decade, a once-simple question has gotten a lot harder to answer:

“Who is my boss?”

It used to be easy. Your boss was the person who could promote you—or fire you. The person who did your performance review. The person you reported to every day.

But today?

Not so much.

The Rise … read more

It sounds simple. Maybe even a little obvious.

But after decades in business, I can tell you — this one principle will save you more pain, damage, and clean-up than just about any leadership advice out there:

Avoid doing dumb stuff whenever possible.

So let’s define what I mean by dumb stuff.

I’m not … read more

Like a lot of you, I’ve gotten curious about AI lately.

I’m not trying to become a machine learning expert. I’m not building a tech company or pivoting into data science.

But I have been spending time with ChatGPT. And to my surprise, it’s teaching me something I wish I’d learned much … read more

Since 2007, I’ve worked with an executive coach who always comes back to one deceptively simple question:

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”

At first, it felt like a throwaway. A bit playful. Maybe even rhetorical.

But over time, I realized it’s the kind of question that gets harder—and … read more

We don’t talk enough about how valuable the vocational path can be.

Especially in a world that’s obsessed with degrees, titles, and formal education.

Somehow, we’ve equated career potential with academic credentials, building a cultural hierarchy where a bachelor’s degree is seen as the bare minimum—and a technical certification, apprenticeship, or trade … read more