Dwight Eisenhower, 34th POTUS, once said, “a sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done.” I’m 100% on board with that. To me, tasteful humor mixed with a “Radical Candor” approach to management is a winning formula at work. It helps people connect, fosters an atmosphere of ease, and builds a foundation of trust. With the right balance of lightheartedness and focus, collaboration flows naturally, creativity sparks, and productivity rises. I believe in taking work seriously— without slipping into the usual traps of corporate toxicity, stagnation, or dull routines. So here’s a bit of insight into who I am, in and out of the office.
“I think the scariest person in the world is the person with no sense of humor.”
“Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.”
“Management is about arranging and telling. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing.”
“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.”
“Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision and relentlessly drive it to completion.”
“Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”
I set a goal to read at least two books a month (not sure if that’s ambitious or just right). But for me, it’s less about the reading and more about the learning. These books have had a huge impact on my journey so far:
I’m not a 24/7 entrepreneurship guy (just kidding—I totally am), but I do love a good movie or series. Here are a few that have taught me some valuable lessons along the way:
Finally, something unrelated to
business…or is it? (I’ll admit, I’m big on podcasts and business channels too). But here are a few songs that really hype me up and keep the energy going:
Got a business challenge you’re grappling with or an exciting project that could use some guidance? Let’s connect—I’d be happy to help tackle your business dilemmas and bring fresh perspective to the table.
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