you think I don't know what's going on?! Recently, I had an employee lying directly to my face!! At first I was a little confused why something didn't match up, but as I dug into it, I realized someone lied directly to my face. How could this be? How should I react? In that moment I realized I had a very clear choice. A choice that I had bene preparing for years. What I had been preparing for what how to react in situations that call for me to show up as a leader, a role model and not sink...
about 1 year agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
oasis on your journey We often come to the wrong conclusions when we think about ourselves. We think: If only I were more disciplined. We think: If only I had more energy. We think: If only... We think: Iāve been created without what I really need to succeed. If only I had a few more tools, a little more talent, a couple fewer flawsāthen Iād feel like Iāve arrived. And sure, youāve heard what Iām about to say before.But have you actually internalized it? There comes a moment when two paths...
over 1 year agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
warning: only pull when a real emergency. WHEN "THEY" WANT THE FIRE ALARM TO GO OFF One of my clients had a security audit done on his software, using one of his friends as a consultant. The consultant came back with a serious concernāa glaring vulnerability. The kind of thing that could maybe trigger a lawsuit or a full on system failure. My clientās response? āOkay, thanks for bringing this up. We'll have to address this immediately. How's the fam doing?ā The consultant stared at him,...
over 1 year agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
tale of two founders I just realized last night (11:43 p.m.) that I was five weeks away from running out of cash. No more payroll, no more runway, no clear path. I went home, but I didnāt sleep. The next morning, the pressure was unbearable. I couldnāt bring myself to tell my investors. I couldnāt face my team. I tried to work on a plan, but the fear, the exhaustion, the burnoutāit was all too much. Last night, I ended up in the ER thinking I couldn't breath. The doctors found nothing wrong....
over 1 year agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
preventing burn out "Wow, that was the best night Iāve had in months!" - Quote from a founder I work with. AVOIDING BURNOUT Lately, Iāve been focused on helping founders avoid burnout. With fundraising tougher than ever and investors laser-focused on profitability over raw growth, founders are feeling the squeeze. More pressure, more work, and oftenāless time for themselves. One thing I encourage? Leveraged social events. LEVERAGED SOCIAL EVENTS Hereās what my founder did: Heās a massive rock...
over 1 year agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
image of work ethic āRelaxing is a waste of time." Relaxing is a Waste of Time Elon Musk sits down to a late-night game of Diablo, an online game. When asked why, he gives a really interesting answer. And it's not because he thinks it'll change the world. Too Much Stimulation In today's demanding world, we have so much coming at us that our brains aren't designed to handle this constant influx of new information, images, and stimuli. Just think about it: a walk down a busy city street can...
about 2 years agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
stock photo of a joyful child The Missing Ingredient: A Smile āIf you donāt know where youāre going, you will (not) get there.ā Earlier this week, I was working with a client on a visioning exercise that I often use to help clarify goals and aspirations. We explored his dreams around financial success, family fulfillment, and personal freedom. As we mapped out his future, it became clear how crucial it is to have a specific destination. Without a clear vision, success can feel unearned and...
about 2 years agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
"trust me, I am right" The Limit of Trust in Technology Just because it looks authoritative doesnāt mean itās accurate. Today, I want to dive into a topic thatās becoming increasingly relevant: trusting technology and knowing how to use these tools wisely. Weāre often told that AI and technology will eventually take over everything, freeing us from mundane tasks - maybe, seriously. While that maybe be true in the future, for now, we need to stay sharp and engaged, constantly applying our own...
about 2 years agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
The Rabbit and the Hare 2.0 --> CEO and the Operations Manager āEverything I do, you attack me. I canāt deal with this. I'm trying to move fast and grow this company, all you do is ask all the details and stifle the growth!!" Thatās how Jeffrey, the CEO, entered into the Zoom meeting, leaving his Ops person, Sydney, in a cloud of frustration. Sydneyās retort was equally pointed: āYou hired me to do a quality job and yet you undermine me at every turn. Youāre always changing things. I canāt...
about 2 years agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read