
Own Your Bad Rounds
We all have bad rounds, in golf, work, and life. The difference is, you can’t fix a golf swing on the spot, but you can own your mistakes with people. That’s how you build trust, get better, and keep getting invited back to play.

Wandering In the Woods
Sometimes the only way forward is to step off the path. In the wake of a career shift, I found myself wandering, uncertain, uncomfortable, and unsure of what came next. But in that stillness, something powerful emerged: clarity. Not all at once, but step by step, swing by swing.

The Most Challenging Leadership Assignment I’ve Ever Had
Parenting is the toughest leadership role I’ve ever had and the one that’s shaped me most. It’s not about perfection; it’s about presence. Here’s how fatherhood taught me to lead with care, consistency, and heart.


Make It Right
A spilled drink. A broken frame. A moment of truth. When things go wrong, leadership isn’t measured by who’s to blame — it’s measured by who steps up and makes it right. But making it right isn’t just about fixing what’s broken. It’s about reinforcing trust when it matters most. And in leadership, that trust is everything.

On the Road to…
A client once asked, “How will you help us get there?”
I replied, “Get where, exactly?”
Before we chase answers or strategies, we need clarity on the destination. Whether you’re headed to Austin or Albany, the direction matters. Here’s why defining where you’re going is the first step to getting anywhere meaningful.

Big Audiences, Small Rooms, and Earth Breathing: Lessons Are Everywhere
From a 700,000-person webinar to a $12K certification—and even a game with my daughter—this post explores how powerful lessons can come from anywhere, if you’re open to learning in every moment.
Show Up Like Mom Did
A Mother’s Day reflection on the quiet power of presence and how the example set at home shapes the way we lead.

Too High A Price
He was successful on paper until the weight of doing it all finally caught up. This post unpacks the hidden cost of success when it comes at the expense of peace, alignment, and meaning. Because if it costs you your peace, it’s too high a price to pay.

How Doughnuts Taught Me to Be a Better Leader
A simple question changed how I view leadership forever, and it started with a dream about a doughnut shop. True leadership isn’t about getting work done; it’s about helping people become who they want to be.

One Thing That Puts You Back in Control
"I just want to have control of my schedule!"
That was the exasperated cry as another day slipped through their fingers.
Tasks kept piling up. Fires needed putting out. People needed things.
"What do I do? How do I get control?"

Problem vs. Solution: What Are You Really Selling?
"Do you sell to the problem or the solution?"
This question caused me to pause.
In B2B sales, how often do we sell something that doesn't, at its core, solve a problem?

Laptops Don’t Have Cameras?!
"The laptops don't have cameras?"
That was the shocked response when a colleague discovered their brand-new work laptops were missing a now-essential feature.


Rethinking the right way
Watching my daughter attack a new puzzle, I was a bit baffled. Upon dumping out the pieces, she quickly assembled one of the characters. It did not bother her that half of the pieces weren't visible. Besides this obvious obstacle, the idea of starting with the border first—something I had always assumed was the "right way"—never crossed her mind.

10 Lessons from $1 Billion & 10,000 Transactions: What I’ve Learned in Renewals & Account Management
After over a decade in Account Management and Renewals—overseeing 10,000 transactions ranging from $400 to $40 million and totaling over $1 billion in revenue—I’ve learned a few things. Here are the ten most important lessons that drive success in renewals and account management.
1. The Current Contract is Your Anchor (and Sets Up the Next One)

Most Team Meetings Are a Waste of Time ⏰
I’ve attended my fair share of regularly scheduled team calls—as both an attendee and an emcee. I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the downright ugly.
The best meetings all share one thing: they feel personal. There’s always plenty to discuss, and time is valuable, but the most impactful agenda item?