Writing
Notes from the work.
Essays and short notes on decisions, governance, and the gap between strategy and execution.
The decision before the decision
Most bad calls aren't made in the room. They're made in the framing of the question — long before anyone votes.
Calm under pressure is a skill, not a temperament
What the armed forces taught me about composure — and why most leaders mistake it for personality.
Why "strategy" usually fails at execution
Strategy doesn't fail in the deck. It fails in the calendar, the meeting cadence, and the things you choose not to do.
What boards actually need from a chair
A short note for owners and founders considering their first independent board seat — and what the role really is.