Writing doesn’t come easily to me, but I’ve found that it’s one of the best ways to clarify thoughts, deepen learning, and share the unique experiences and perspectives that shape my world view.

Throughout my life, I’ve had experiences that diminished my appreciation and enjoyment of writing. In high school, I spent an insane amount of time writing an essay to bring my grade up in a civics class. …

It takes me time to read books. I treat them like textbooks and make notes by highlighting intriguing passages, capturing my thoughts in the margins, dog-earring pages, and capturing critical takeaways on the blank pages at the beginning of the books.

I find ways to apply the concepts contained in the pages to the context of my life, often pausing my reading until I’ve tested concepts in the real world.

When something produces a better outcome by simplifying my work, clarifying my thinking, or making the work more joyful, I weave it into my leadership and management practices as part…

Get the Gravity Assist Working

Problem: The Axidraw V3 relies on the weight of the pen to drop the pen holder assembly from the up position onto the drawing surface when the servo releases the pen slide.

Unfortunately, the Pentel Energel 0.7 mm Metal Tip pen (Black) didn’t have enough mass to overcome the friction created by the vertical slide—the pen would stay in the up position.

Solution: Strap a couple of AA batteries to the pen using a rubber band.

This article is one part of a series on my leadership values, which form the basis of my leadership blueprint, a tool that I use to accelerate my integration into new teams by helping them understand who I am, what I value, and how it shows up in the work I do every day.

Although the article is short, it contains many links to books and reference materials that flesh out particular concepts. …

This article is one part of a series on my leadership values, which form the basis of my leadership blueprint, a tool that I use to accelerate my integration into new teams by helping them understand who I am, what I value, and how it shows up in the work I do every day.

Although the article is short, it contains many links to books and reference materials that flesh out particular concepts. …

This article is one part of a series on my leadership values, which form the basis of my leadership blueprint, a tool that I use to accelerate my integration into new teams by helping them understand who I am, what I value, and how it shows up in the work I do every day.

Although the article is short, it contains many links to books and reference materials that flesh out particular concepts. …

This article is one part of a series on my leadership values, which form the basis of my leadership blueprint, a tool that I use to accelerate my integration into new teams by helping them understand who I am, what I value, and how it shows up in the work I do every day.

Although the article is short, it contains many links to books and reference materials that flesh out particular concepts. …

What’s that secret sauce that transforms a 360 from a generic process into a performance management powerhouse? You’ll likely find the answer on beautifully designed posters hanging in your company’s office. You got it; it’s your company’s core values. Knowing how to apply company values to your management practices will let you deepen the culture and impact your team creates for the company and customers.

There’s a reason CEO’s and leadership spend months crafting values. They are integral to building a culture that drives the success of a business. They give companies a competitive edge and create market differentiation. …