When the Announcement Came Before the Answers: Leading a Team Through Open-Ended Uncertainty
When our company changed hands, we told the team change was coming before we knew what it would be. Here's what it took to keep a high-performing team engaged through months of not knowing — and what happened to that effort after I left.
When "Hours Saved" Became "Heads No Longer Needed": Catching a Vendor's ROI Math Before Finance Did
A vendor's ROI math nearly became a headcount decision — here's how to catch it before it reaches your CFO.
When AI Showed Up Uninvited: Building a Corporate AI Governance Framework from the Ground Up
In early 2023, AI didn't wait for permission — it showed up on corporate devices one expense report at a time. Here's how to build the governance structure that lets your company say yes to AI safely.
Hiking the Angeles Crest: What Goes Wrong and How to Avoid It
The Angeles Crest rises sharply from the LA basin and rewards the prepared hiker. Here's what Search and Rescue sees most — and how to make sure you're not one of those calls.