Looking back, I wonder if my dad lived in a slow-burning panic for decades—rarely joyful, always working, holding everything tight inside. To us kids, he seemed distant, tired, and distracted. Continue reading My Father’s Panic—and Why I’m Writing Twenty Five Hours
The numbers back it up. By 2023, nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults were receiving mental health treatment—most of it prescriptions. Research shows longer hours and higher workloads directly correlate with higher rates of anxiety and depression. Continue reading Why Wellness Programs Won’t Save Us From What’s Coming
Our politics calcified into identity tribes. Cancel culture on both sides became the scar’s echo: prove you’re one of us, or you’re against us.
America’s greatness has never been about uniformity—it’s about diversity of thought, respectful disagreement, and defending each other anyway. We must resist the blind thirst for power, hold to the Constitution even when it pinches, and rediscover what unites us. Never give up the ship. Continue reading Common Values: Rediscovering What Makes Us Great
When faced with tension—misunderstandings, judgments, emotional overload—we so often react by pulling. We try to force clarity. We double down on blame, either toward others or ourselves. And like the fishing line, the more pressure we apply, the more complicated the tangle becomes. Continue reading Untangling Emotions: What Fishing Taught Me About Communication
True leadership is rarely about conquest. More often, it is about service. About rowing into the storm when others cannot. About choosing sacrifice for the sake of others’ survival.
Scandinavian companies are world-famous for their work-life balance, high trust, and collaborative spirit. But these aren’t accidents. They are the product of clear priorities and policies—choices that any leader, anywhere, can choose to make. Continue reading What Scandinavian Workplaces Get Right (And Why It Works Everywhere)
Giving time back isn’t just a nice perk. It’s a message: we see you, we value your whole life, and we know your best work flows from rest, health, and inspiration. That promise is more powerful than any bonus—and it’s what keeps people energized, loyal, and invested in the mission. Continue reading A Shorter Workweek Is Not Just a Dream—It’s Good Business
If your staff feels seen, valued, and heard, they’ll learn to use these technologies in ways that move your business forward. If not, they’ll avoid them—or, sometimes, use them simply to shield themselves from change. Continue reading Employee Engagement Is the Real Secret to Leveraging AI
But those of us working inside and alongside it know better. In fact, some of the most meaningful innovation in our government didn’t come from dramatic disruption or campaign promises. It came from a quiet group of patriots who rolled up their sleeves and went to work. Continue reading Designing with Love: The Quiet Revolution Behind Better Government
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