Everyone has a song. Are you listening?

Communication isn’t one-size-fits-all. I hear this said all the time in leadership circles, but have you ever really stopped to take it in? What if we thought of it not just as communication styles—but as music?

Each person you work with brings their own rhythm, their own tone, their own te...

Trust the Next Step

Some moments in life make you want to press fast-forward. The in-between stretches, the uncertainty, the waiting—if you could just skip ahead and see how it all works out, you’d breathe a little easier. But the truth is, there is no fast-forward button. There is no skipping ahead. There is only the next step.

The Risk of Not Learning

Honestly, I’m as shocked as you are to see how fast the world is changing. And if this is keeping you up at night, you’re not alone. But I’m doing my best to stay in it, stay positive, and share what I’m learning with all of you.

It’s no secret that AI is making the world move at fast forward speed. Hones...

The Moment of Realization

It happened with a start—I sat up in bed at 5:55 a.m., heart racing with a sudden thought: Did I ever see that email come in? The email that should have confirmed my submission, the one that would have locked in my proposal for a conference session I was excited to lead. By 6:00 a.m., I was frantically pu...

Laughter Is a Leadership Superpower

Let’s be real—who doesn’t want to laugh more? Laughter is the easiest and most universal form of human connection, a built-in stress reliever, and a way to make any situation feel lighter. But when it comes to leadership, humor isn’t just a “nice to have.” It’s a tool, a strategy, and—when used ...

The Power of Natural Rhythms

There’s something about getting outside that resets everything. I just spent the weekend camping with my sons on our annual mother-son trip to the Peace River in Florida. It’s a tradition—one that involves about 50 people of all generations, setting up tents, cooking meals over the fire, and spending t...

Be Your Own Safety Net

You can trust the wind, the waves, and the water… but can you trust yourself?

Sailing was my dad’s great adventure. A self-taught sailor, he navigated the open ocean from Cocoa Beach to Bimini in the 1970s, long before GPS could hold his hand. No detailed maps, no digital charts, just instinct, experience, ...

Set the Tone

It’s finally here. The movie you’ve been waiting months to see. You settle into your seat, popcorn in hand, ready for something epic. The opening scene doesn’t disappoint—it’s a massive, high-stakes event, the kind where the whole world is watching.

On screen, the lead actor strides into a grand auditorium. Cameras f...

The All-In Decision

Returning to the office—or stepping into any significant change—requires commitment. For me, one of the most formative lessons in going all-in came during my time at IMG Academy. When Forstmann Little acquired the company, our team faced a big decision: remain independent partners or transition into full-time e...

Hello, Human

Let’s start with the obvious: people are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re leading a team, creating a product, or solving a problem, it all comes back to human beings—our needs, our experiences, and our potential. So, hello, human. Good to connect with you.

Human-centered leadership is about keeping it...

The Courage to Step Forward

There’s a saying that goes, “There’s nothing new under the sun.” While it’s true that every idea has likely been explored in some form, that doesn’t mean we can’t experience the thrill of going first in our own lives. Going first means stepping into uncharted territory—at least for you. It’s about embra...

That Fresh Start Energy

There’s something magical about the promise of “the best is yet to come.” It’s the kind of optimism that gets people to set goals, make New Year’s resolutions, or sign up for a 6 a.m. spin class (albeit, that last one’s not me… I’m definitely hitting snooze). However lofty your goals are, here’s the thing: ...