Leadership lessons from the office and the sideline.
One short lesson a week from 14+ years in software engineering and six seasons coaching youth flag football. Stories first, takeaways you can use on Monday.

The Interview Playbook
The moves from Win the Interview, on one page: how to prepare, how to read the room, and how to recover when a question goes sideways.
Talks
Win the Day
Help your team capture small wins by focusing on what they can finish today, not just the long-term goal.
Lead From the Front
Why real rapport and trust make people want to follow a leader anywhere, not because they're told to.
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
It only takes one person to make an outsized impact, and you don't need permission to be that person.
Everything Is an Experiment
We treat small experiments as learning and big ones as verdicts. What changes when you stop doing that.
Does it make the boat go faster?
How one question can cut through debate, distractions, and decisions that never get made.
Pass the Rock
The best teams know when to pass the ball. Share context, hand off ownership, and trust others to make the next play.
Latest videos
Bring a talk to your team or event
Practical sessions on leadership, feedback, and running meetings that end in decisions. Tailored for engineering teams and youth sports programs.
Who on your team is still waiting for someone to throw them the ball?
One lesson a week, and the playbook to go with it.


