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My Social Security Day: We Know the Cliff Is Coming, So Why are We Still Arguing About the Guardrail?
August 14, 2026, is the 91st anniversary of Social Security. On August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. It was an ambitious idea for its time to create a national system that would … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Leadership, Society
Tagged AARP, Alan Greenspan, August 14, COLA, Consumer Price Index, Disability Insurance, Franklin D. Roosevelt, My Social Security Day, OASI, Old Age and Survivors Insurance, payroll taxes, pension, retirement, Ronald Reagan, Social Security, taxes, Tip O’Neill
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Take the Extra Minute: Listen to Your Adrenaline
Years ago, one of my medical instructors said something that completely changed how I view high stress situations. He was talking about responding to emergencies and stepping straight into the kind of chaos most people spend their lives avoiding. “We … Continue reading
The Table I Wish I Hadn’t Sat At
Sometimes the greatest lessons in life are not taught by mentors. Sometimes they’re taught by people who accidentally show you exactly who you never want to become. Recently I found myself seated with three seasoned managers. They had all spent … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Leadership, Philosophy
Tagged business, corporate culture, ethics, integrity, leadership, morality, servant leadership
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The True Value of a Milestone and the Devil You Know
My manager retired this week. Twenty-eight years with the same company. Let that number sink in for a moment. She was a tough woman, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, an absolute hard-ass when the mission demanded it, but a … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Leadership, Philosophy
Tagged career, celebration, experience, fine dining, leadership, life events, luxury, mom and pop, restaurants, retirement, things that matter
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The Quiet Evolution: Adapting to an AI World
I’ve recently been invited to participate in a transformation initiative at work. At a large company, opportunities like this don’t come from raising your hand. They come from being tapped on the shoulder. Senior leadership looks across the organization and … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Technology
Tagged AI, artificial intelligence, future, innovation, leadership, technology, work
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The Brutal Sport of Business
It is early February 2026 and while the rest of the world is arguing over point spreads and whether the halftime show is “too much” or “not enough”, a different kind of draft is taking place in the glass towers … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Leadership, Society
Tagged Black Monday, Brookfield, business, CEO, Disney, gallows, game day, growth, leadership, NFL, PayPal, revolving door, strategic reset, Target, Up or Out, Wall Street, Walmart, Washington Post
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A Leader for the People: A Reflection on Pope Francis and the Power of Servant Leadership
I should begin by saying that I’m not Catholic. Religion doesn’t define my day-to-day life, nor do I wear faith as a banner. But there is room for belief in something greater, in goodness, in compassion and I think that … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership
Tagged equality, humility, leadership, obituary, Pope Francis, servant leadership
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