Now that I’m approaching my 25th year in business, the wisdom gods have gifted me a special superpower: I hereby give you permission to ignore the goal-setting missives and mantras flooding your inbox. At least for a few days. 

Optimism, a passion for communication, and a strong work ethic have served me well in this life. But 2025 ushered in a more somber “senior superlative” moment. Thankfully, I listened.

As we enter the season of giving and receiving, I’m taking a break from the normal news messages and cheery holiday chatter.

Move from fear to flow in 2026. This keynote will help you start.

How to Lead High Performing Teams Without a Strategy. As the final weeks of summer unfold, two trends bug me…

Experimentation is no longer an exclusive benefit for IT, R&D, or product teams. Failure is part of the journey.

I remember the 2015 conference call like it was yesterday: “You should cancel CLIC. DC traffic is going to be a mess.”

Dusty, fixed mindsets and planning models? They have gone the way of green eye shades. Experimentation and flexibility are de rigeur.

Transitions are different from change management. They refer to the internal mindsets and beliefs that we experience in response to change.

I never set out to reach 42,700 people in two days. I was simply fed up with the news feed and shared my frustration on LinkedIn last Saturday. The post went viral. I hope my experience gives you a new perspective—it has for me. Here’s what unfolded.