Enterprise transformation demands judgment and steady leadership. Here I write about what that looks like in real time — navigating tradeoffs, aligning people, and creating clarity when the path isn’t obvious.
Now Is the Time to Build: Why High Standards, AI, and Speed Matter More Than Ever
July 21, 2025
Marc Andreessen recently unpacked what made Steve Jobs truly different, and it’s a lesson that feels more relevant than ever in the AI era. https://www.inc.com/chris-morris/steve-jobs-genius-came-down-to-1-key-ingredient-marc-andreessen/91212789…
Soundtracking Productivity: How I’m Using Music to Own My Day
July 15, 2025
Over the past few months, I’ve shared my approach to reclaiming time, including the power of 168 hours, organizing email into four actionable folders, and…
Sticky Notes & Strategy: How I Use Post-its for Action Now and a Notepad for Action Later
July 9, 2025
A simple system to fight distraction, refocus fast, and get things done without the inbox overwhelm. Every productivity system I’ve ever loved shares one common…
New Habits, New Half: How to Stay Productive While Working From Home
July 7, 2025
The year’s halfway over—but your most productive self might just be getting started. We’re officially halfway through the year. For some, like those of us…
Celebrate the 4th of July + the Moments That Matter
July 4, 2025
The 4th of July is a celebration of independence and a reminder to pause. To breathe. To laugh with friends. To watch the fireworks without…
One Month In: How Outlook Folders + Microsoft Copilot Transformed My Workflow
July 1, 2025
About a month ago, I decided to take control of my inbox. I paired a new Outlook folder structure—Action, Read Later, Waiting On, and Archive,…
Coffee, Calendars, and Craft: How a Daily Ritual Became a Source of Joy (and ROI)
June 27, 2025
Let’s talk about coffee, not just as a beverage but as a practice + a pause, a ritual, a spark of curiosity that’s quietly changed…
Time Management Tricks That Actually Work (Because Your Calendar is Lying to You)
June 24, 2025
Let’s be honest: your calendar isn’t managing your time — it’s just logging everyone else’s priorities. If your day looks like this: Then you’re not…
Breaking Free from the Infinite Workday
June 24, 2025
I read a recent piece from Morning Brew titled Employees Are Imprisoned in an Infinite Workday, and it hit hard. The headline alone says it all:We’re not just…
You Don’t Have 24 Hours. You Have 168.
June 17, 2025
I recently read this article by Jeff Haden, and it completely reframed how I think about time. We’re all given 168 hours each week. The difference…