The Art of Writing Effective Board of Director Reports: A Future, Present,...
A few years back, a peer saw a copy of a Board of Directors report I submitted as CEO of a company. A Powerpoint presentation accompanied the report, but the report itself had piqued her interest. She...
View ArticleLife’s Natural Rhythms: Expansion, Contraction, and Concentration
Recently, Gabe asked me if I had any advice before he headed off to college, a question almost every parent looks forward to. After reflecting for a moment, I told him to say, “Yes,” to as many things...
View ArticleEntrepreneurship in My Hometown: Saint Louis’s Spirit of Independence and...
Nestled along the Mississippi’s graceful arcs lies Saint Louis, Missouri. A city I almost left, yet a city that tethered my heartstrings with invisible threads. My wife’s love of the city and the idea...
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Unacceptable vs. Undesirable: A Crucial Distinction
Over a decade ago, I found myself wrestling with a challenging business decision. A customer, experiencing rapid growth, requested additional services to scale their infrastructure. However, they...
View ArticleThe People Behind the Brand: Crafting a Compelling Narrative Through Talent
In a world where consumers are bombarded with countless brands vying for their attention, what makes a brand truly stand out? It’s not just the logo, the catchy slogan, or the multi-million-dollar ad...
View ArticleQuit Bankrupting Your Business: The Value of Time in Growing a Business
In the hustle and bustle of the world, time is often the most overlooked resource. Yet, it is the one thing that, once spent, can never be regained. Seneca, the Roman philosopher, aptly said, “We’re...
View ArticleThe Endurance of Care: Why Treating the Person Matters in Health, Business,...
The Speedy Trap of Modern Healthcare In today’s fast-paced world, healthcare can too often be about delivering quick fixes and treating diseases. This is acceptable in certain situations, such as a...
View ArticleHow the World Gets It Wrong: When A Person Is Devalued
My children, friends, and teammates have often heard me state that there are only three things of value in this world – time, talent, and treasure. Time is paramount; it is fleeting and...
View ArticleMore Than Just the Right Person in the Right Seat (aka Why You Are Only...
In the realm of corporate recruitment, the axiom of securing the “right person for the right seat on the bus” has gained considerable traction for its apparent simplicity and directness. However, my...
View ArticleLife and Poker: A Parallel in Risk and Strategy
In conversations with my team and my children, I often draw parallels between the strategies of life and poker. This analogy particularly resonates when discussing the themes of risk-taking and...
View ArticleThe Devil’s Vortex: How To Kill Scaling & Your Soul
Entrepreneurs and leaders often find themselves ensnared in the “Devil’s Vortex,” a treacherous zone where leadership becomes an overwhelming burden. In this vortex, time and effort seem to yield...
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The Waiting Game: A Closer Look at In-Office Times
Recent studies reveal a troubling trend: patients often wait well beyond their scheduled appointment times, with average delays stretching to over 30 minutes. In 2022, “97% of patients spent time in...
View ArticleYou Aren’t Micro Managing. You Are Probably F*cking Bullying.
Confession time – This will be the hardest blog post I have written and published. I hope that makes it worthwhile. More important, it honors why I started publishing these writings – to leave a...
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The Power of Giving: Networking Advice for All Ages
I have recently found myself being asked for advice on networking by younger generation. It has happened multiple times in the past few weeks which is usually a sign I should write down my thoughts. I...
View ArticleThe Gift of Reflection: What Happens If You Write Down What Someone Means to...
On May 20th, 2024, I handed my youngest child three small notebooks on his 18th birthday, continuing a tradition I started with my spouse, Courtney, in 2017 for Christmas and his siblings in 2022 and...
View ArticleSuspended Campaign and Gratitude: Navigating Leadership and Integrity
“We have a debt to those before us and an obligation to those after us. We maximize life and potential through heart, intelligence, and grit. We focus on our bond. We do all of this together because...
View ArticleThe Future of MS: What Does A Cure Mean & Unintended Consequences
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has been undergoing a leadership change with the retirement of our previous CEO and the appointment of our new CEO (Congrats, Tim!). The new CEO will build on...
View ArticleThe Pitfalls of Startup Competitions: Grants vs. Equity
Startup competitions have become a vital component of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, providing nascent businesses with essential funding, mentorship, and visibility. One standout organization in Saint...
View ArticleNet Sum Zero vs. Non-Net Sum Zero: Two Fundamental Belief Systems
In the grand tapestry of life, our beliefs shape our reality. These beliefs profoundly influence how we view success, relationships, and the world around us. Over the past few years, I have come to a...
View ArticleFamily Strategic Planning: Developing Our Mission and Core Values
(This blog post will likely be part of a series about our family – how we do strategic planning, the foundation, and its impact.) Years ago, when I was leading Contegix, annual strategic planning was...
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