I saw this post that said Amazon plans to replace 600,000 workers with robots. The response? “We’ve got to fight back.” Let me say something that might irritate both sides: You can’t fight back against technology. You never could. And you never will. History Doesn’t Care About Your Slogans We tried this before. We tried it with the printing press. We tried it with…
If nobody read my shit, I’d still write my shit. That’s not bravado. That’s not a flex. That’s just the truth. And I know it because I’ve lived it—long before anyone was listening. The Talk Nobody Came To The first public talk I ever gave after starting FRSecure was at a big conference. This was probably 2009 or 2010. I was new to speaking, nervous…
Let’s get something straight right out of the gate. 2026 doesn’t owe you a damn thing. It’s not going to be easier just because you’re tired. It’s not going to slow down because you’re overwhelmed. It’s not going to wait until you feel “ready.” If you drift, 2026 will absolutely make you its b*tch. But here’s the good news— It’s early, and you still get…
Mental Health Without the Bullsht – Entry #10 IMPORTANT NOTE: I am NOT a mental health professional. If you need help, I STRONGLY encourage you to seek it, and you can start here. This series of blog posts is me candidly sharing my deeply personal experiences with you (with some tears along the way). Here’s the Lie We Were Sold If you want to lead,…
Mental Health Without the Bullsht – Entry #9 IMPORTANT NOTE: I am NOT a mental health professional. If you need help, I STRONGLY encourage you to seek it, and you can start here. This series of blog posts is me candidly sharing my deeply personal experiences with you (with some tears along the way). Let’s Talk About the Tough Guy Lie “Man up.” “Don’t cry.”…
Mental Health Without the Bullshit – Entry #2 IMPORTANT NOTE: I am NOT a mental health professional. If you need help, I STRONGLY encourage you to seek it, and you can start here. This series of blog posts is me candidly sharing my deeply personal experiences with you (with some tears along the way). The Ones Who “Have It Together” You’d never know by looking…
WARNING: This post is blunt, short, and sweet. Shitty leaders and/or politically correct people may get offended by this post. There’s a lot of nonsense out there about what makes a good leader. People love to throw around buzzwords—visionary, transformational, servant leader—but most of it is just fluff. In reality, leadership comes down to a few simple (but often ignored) principles: Shit flows uphill. Always…
Let’s talk about ego. You know, that little voice in my head that tells me I’m always right, that I deserve more credit, that I’m the smartest person in the room. It might feel like my best friend sometimes, pumping me up and giving me confidence. But trust me on this: my ego is not my amigo. Ego doesn’t make me better. It doesn’t make…
So, there was an election last week. If we’re to trust the results from the Associated Press (I do, but recognize some people don’t), 48.2% of us are lamenting the result and 50.2% of us are celebrating it. Regardless of what I think or feel, it is what it is. It’s reality. What I decide to do with this reality is up to me. Will…
I’ll cut to the chase. The best leadership advice I ever received came from my father in these twelve simple words: “If I have to tell you to do something, it’s too late.” These words have had a tremendous impact on my life as a leader (at work and at home). Impact is better understood in context, so let me lay this out real…