Old Problems, New Thinking: How Creative Problem Solvers Turn Everyday Challenges into Business Opportunities
Lessons From the Farm I grew up on a farm in Texas where problems showed up whether you invited them or not. Pipes froze, animals got loose, engines stalled, and the weather changed its mind whenever it felt like it. We did not have a long list of experts to call. We had to figure […]
Precision Meets Purpose: How Engineering Mindsets Create Mission Driven Companies
The Foundation That Shaped Me I grew up on a Texas farm where problems were familiar companions. Something always needed fixing, adjusting, or figuring out. When you live that way, you learn early that good intentions alone do not fix broken equipment. You need clear thinking, steady hands, and practical solutions (and maybe a little […]
Running the Company Course: Using Endurance Training to Build Resilient Teams
How Running Taught Me About Leadership Running has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I started young and never stopped. I am not the fastest or the flashiest, but I have learned that running is less about speed and more about endurance. It is about showing up, pacing yourself, […]
The Quiet Power of Predictability: Why Boring Businesses Win
The Value of Steady Beats Flashy I have always believed that the best businesses are often the least exciting ones. They are not the ones making headlines or chasing every new trend. They are the ones that show up every day, do what they promise, and keep doing it year after year. People sometimes call […]
Running as a Leadership Metaphor: Endurance, Community, and the Business Journey
Why Running Stuck with Me Running has been my lifetime sport. I started early and never stopped. I was never the fastest in the pack, never an elite competitor, but running taught me lessons that have shaped my career and my approach to leadership. What I love about it is simple. You can do it […]
From Building Teams That Last: Lessons from the Military, Business, and Running Communities
Learning What a Team Really Means My first real experience with teams came at West Point. You learn quickly that no one succeeds alone. Every mission, every drill, every competition is built on trust. I had the privilege of serving as captain of a Sandhurst Team, where we pushed ourselves through grueling challenges. What stood […]