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The World Does Not Rest On Your Shoulders

The World Does Not Rest On Your Shoulders

August 25, 2020

Passionate intrapreneurs often fall into the trap of believing that the world rests on their shoulders. We need to recognize that we are part of systems much bigger than ourselves.

Dogfights, AI, and Bureaucracy

Dogfights, AI, and Bureaucracy

August 21, 2020

Brief reflections on an AI defeating an Air Force fighter pilot, and a link to a relevant short story I wrote.

The Cavalry Ain’t Coming

The Cavalry Ain’t Coming

August 21, 2020

As intrapreneurs we cannot wait for external forces to sweep in and rescue us; we must take responsibility for finding our own solutions.

The World Owes You Nothing

The World Owes You Nothing

August 18, 2020

As passionate intrapreneurs, we often feel the organization owes us something. This belief can set us up for disappointment. We must begin from a humble place of expecting nothing.

Finding Your Temple

Finding Your Temple

August 14, 2020

Leading change is stressful and entails fighting many battles. Sun Tzu advises generals to spend time in their temple before battle.

The Fear of Showing Up

The Fear of Showing Up

August 11, 2020

Nobody ever hands you a badge and tells you that you are qualified to lead change. You must choose to show up.

Guardians and Disruptors: Finding Common Ground

Guardians and Disruptors: Finding Common Ground

August 7, 2020

Conservative, stabilizing forces and innovative, disruptive forces are both critical in healthy organizations. They must work together for the good of the organization.

DIU-Ex Podcast: Going Rogue

DIU-Ex Podcast: Going Rogue

August 4, 2020

A link to my DIU-Ex podcast appearance, in which I discuss founding and leading Rogue Squadron.

John Lewis and Good Trouble

John Lewis and Good Trouble

July 31, 2020

I reflect on attending a memorial event for John Lewis in Montgomery, particularly his fondness for getting in “good trouble.”

A Call to Intrapreneurship

A Call to Intrapreneurship

July 30, 2020

The same passion and creativity that fuels entrepreneurs can lead us to drive positive change inside large organizations. Intrapreneurship is an important and meaningful calling.

What I’m Reading: July 2020

What I’m Reading: July 2020

July 27, 2020

Reflections on Sandman, Falling Upward, Let Your Life Speak, The 48 Laws of Power, Sandman,

Hello world

Hello world

May 30, 2020

Welcome to my new blog.

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