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I spend a lot of time thinking about why people do what they do in their careers—including myself.

Same goes for the bigger life choices.

Especially now, as I find myself in the later chapters of my own career, looking at what’s next—not with urgency, but with curiosity.

I’ve been fortunate to reach … read more

Decades ago, I walked away from a comfortable corporate role and did what many dream of doing:

I started my own company.

At the time, I was successful in media and finance. I’d built a career, built a network, and thought:

“I’ve figured out harder things than this. I can make a business … read more

If I ever wrote another book, I think I’d call it In Your Face.

Not in the loud, confrontational, shout-down-the-room kind of way.I’m talking about presence—the kind of conviction it takes to close a big deal, secure the meeting that keeps slipping away, or finally move the ball forward when everything … read more

I didn’t land in broadcasting right away.In fact, it took me four years of doing just about everything but that before I got my first real job in the industry.

Looking back, my younger self seems like a bit of a mess on paper—bouncing between menial jobs, side hustles, and short-lived … read more

Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of leaders—some reporting to me directly, others one layer removed.General Managers, Directors of Sales, VPs, team leads—you name it.

Whether I was in the thick of day-to-day operations or stepping into broader strategy from the C-suite, one pattern always stood out:

What leaders want most … read more

A young entrepreneur recently asked me a question I get more often than you’d think:“How do you stay focused—especially when the pressure’s on and the deadline is looming?”

He was in the thick of a tough project.Doubt was creeping in.Distractions were piling up.He needed a way to block out the noise … read more

I’ve got some advice that might go against every motivational poster you’ve seen on LinkedIn or every “10X your life” video on YouTube.

Moderate your vision.

I know. That’s not the kind of thing you usually hear. We’re constantly told to dream big, go all in, and shoot for the stars. And … read more

When we talk about success, the conversation often centers around education, talent, or intelligence. Sometimes it’s money. But those aren’t the true levers.

Here’s what I’ve found to be true over the course of my career:Your success hinges on people.Not just who you know, but who believes in you enough to … read more

At some point in your career, you will feel wronged. 

Whether by a colleague, a supervisor, a client, or even an entire organization—those moments are, unfortunately, inevitable.

It might come in the form of being passed over for a promotion. Being shut out of a conversation you should have been part of. … read more

Sometimes, when I look back on my career, it honestly scares the daylights out of me.

Not because of what happened—but because of what almost didn’t.

One wrong decision… one missed conversation… one “no” instead of “yes”… and I might have missed the very opportunities that defined my path.

That’s the thing about … read more