Momento Mori. Embrace sober reminders and love well while working on what matters.

Every organization everywhere must have these three things.

Most of the time simple is the best solution. Unless it’s not…

Mid-life career change is tough — but it’s not about throwing away everything you know and starting over.

Companies can do better. My call is important to you? Prove it.

Ever felt like a task is way bigger than it should be— to the point of procrastination? You may be suffering fortress fallacy.

Burnout happens. Here are two factors that consistently make it happen — and how to possibly avoid burnout.

A few things I’m learning from the book “Daily Routines”

Here is another chapter in the Lead Like a Hobbit book I’m working on. Input appreciated!

Beliefs are great. But you will be judged on your practices more than on what you say you believe.

Simple is better — but harder. There’s no place to hide.

I will be sharing some excerpts from my forthcoming book on leadership called “Lead Like A Hobbit". I'‘d love to get your feedback on the bits I share.

Ideas and dreams are an important start. Execution keeps us from living in a fairy world. (Yes, that is a wizard’s hat and a genuine, battle ready, carbon steel, Scottish Claymore broad sword in the corner.)

When hiring a director/leadership position, the main skill set to look for is — leadership. A marketing company doesn’t need a Creative Director who can code. They need a Creative Director who can build a team and lead.

Leadership is not about natural ability. It’s a skill. You have to learn it.

I’m starting to blog again. Happy Birthday to me.